Can a Hedgehog Replace Winston Churchill? See Which Animals May Soon Swap in for Historical Figures on British Pounds

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Britain's central bank is considering replacing historical figures on banknotes with animals, letting the public vote on which creatures should appear. Hedgehogs, butterflies, dolphins, and puffins are among the contenders to displace portraits of figures like Winston Churchill. The Bank of England is exploring a design shift that would fundamentally alter the look of British currency, inviting citizens to weigh in on the transformation through a public voting process.