Iconic TV and film characters could soon feature on banknotes under plans to promote best of British culture
BANK ON IT Iconic TV and film characters could soon feature on banknotes under plans to promote best of British culture
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CHARACTERS such as Harry Potter and Paddington Bear could feature on banknotes under plans to promote the best of British culture.
Bank of England bosses say themes could include images from the arts, such as film, television, music, and sport.
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The criteria could also pave the way for England World Cup winner Bobby Moore or Beatles legend John Lennon to feature on the next series of notes.
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Characters such as Harry Potter and Paddington Bear could feature on banknotes
Banknotes have used historical figures since 1970 when William Shakespeare became the first person other than a monarch to be used on one.
Today the Bank launches a public consultation on what themes should be represented.
Others include historical figures, nature, architecture and landmarks, innovation, and noteworthy milestones.
The Bank of England's chief cashier Victoria Cleland said: 'Banknotes are more than just an important means of payment, they serve as a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the UK.
"I'm really keen to hear what themes the public would like to see represented on the next notes.'
The public can make recommendations this month on an online form on the Bank's website, or by post.
She said protected characteristics such as disability and ethnicity could be represented. Previous campaigns have called for black or ethnic minority figures to appear.
The figures on the current Series G banknotes are Sir Winston Churchill on the £5, author Jane Austen on the tenner, artist JMW Turner on the £20 and Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing is on the £50.
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