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Britain is voting on which native animals will grace new banknotes, with puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees making the shortlist. The public can choose their favorites until July 3rd in a celebration of UK wildlife.
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Britain's money is getting a wild makeover. The Bank of England announced it will replace historical figures like Shakespeare and Churchill with native animals on its next series of banknotes.
Britain is putting nature on its money for the first time in over 50 years, replacing historical figures with images of the country's diverse wildlife. The public gets to vote on which animals, plants, and landscapes will grace the new notes.
Britain voted to replace historical figures like Winston Churchill with native animals and plants on its money. More than 26,000 people chose nature as the top theme for the new currency design.
A Dutch designer noticed the bridges on euro bills didn't actually exist, so he built all seven of them in one small town. Now you can walk across every single bridge design from your pocket change in Spijkenisse, Netherlands.
Scotland is celebrating its first World Cup appearance in 27 years with a commemorative 20-pound note featuring Scott McTominay's stunning bicycle kick. Only 100 notes exist, with proceeds supporting homeless families.
From tigers fighting climate change to baby kakapos thriving in New Zealand, 2026 is proving that nature can bounce back when we give it a chance. These heartwarming wins show environmental progress is happening around the world.
The European Central Bank is letting citizens pick the next euro banknote designs for the first time. Voters can choose between celebrating cultural icons like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci or showcasing Europe's native birds and rivers.
A creative new trend has Kenyans crafting banknotes into beautiful bouquets for Valentine's Day and special occasions. While central banks warn against damaging currency, entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to share the love with cash gifts.
A Chinese crane manufacturer just gave 180 million yuan ($26 million) in cash bonuses to 7,000 employees, sharing nearly 70% of the company's annual profits. Videos show workers counting stacks of banknotes at tables during a lavish company gala.
The European Central Bank opened up their euro redesign process to public feedback, proving once again that asking the internet for help is always an adventure. Now millions can vote between designs featuring European cultural icons or nature themes.
After a devastating fire destroyed their homes, Hong Kong residents are getting their charred cash replaced thanks to banks stepping up with a special one-stop service. One woman's six-figure life savings, blackened by flames, is being restored in full.
Benjamin Franklin didn't just print America's first paper money—he invented brilliant anti-counterfeiting tricks over 100 years ahead of his time. His secret weapons included shiny mica crystals, hidden silk fibers, and special graphite ink that fooled forgers for decades.
A fishing village kid who didn't even like running became his tiny island nation's first Olympic champion and inspired a generation. Nearly two decades later, Kirani James is still competing at the highest level and giving back to Caribbean athletics.
A retired American teacher returned to Inner Mongolia 26 years after helping fund a tree-planting effort and discovered the woman he supported had transformed 50,000 barren acres into thriving forest. Their emotional reunion proves small acts of kindness can grow into something extraordinary.