British Banknotes go Wild and Woke
British banknotes could soon feature wildlife instead of famous people, according to discussions about redesigning UK currency and in this Mark and Pete episode we explore the strange logic behind putting animals on banknotes instead of historical figures. The Bank of England redesign debate has sparked arguments about representation, national identity, and whether putting animals like badgers, beavers, or birds on money is really an improvement.
In this episode of Mark and Pete, Pete the preacher and Mark the businessman look at the curious suggestion that British banknotes should move away…
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