As the Bank of England begin to design the next series of banknotes, they invite you to share your views on potential themes.
Our banknotes have celebrated notable historical figures since 1970, when William Shakespeare became the first person other than the monarch to feature on a banknote.
However, there are many ways to represent the UK.
They have identified six potential themes for our next series of banknotes:
notable historical figures
nature
architecture and landmarks
arts, culture and sport
noteworthy milestones
innovation
What theme(s) would you like them to use? You can also suggest others for them to consider.
Maybe a Amateur Radio theme!
The chosen theme, or themes, will feature across all of the next denominations we issue (£5, £10, £20, £50). We will still include the portrait of the monarch.
Tell them your views using their FORM in a new window or write to them at the address below before 11.59pm on 31 July 2025:
Banknote Imagery Consultation
Notes Directorate
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London
EC2R 8AH