We want to hear from you
As we begin to design the next series of banknotes, we 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.
We 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 us to use? You can also suggest others for us to consider.
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 us your views using our form or write to us at the address below before 11.59pm on 31 July 2025:
Banknote Imagery Consultation
Notes Directorate
Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
London
EC2R 8AH