Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years.
Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on these banknotes since 1970, but could be on the way out.
The public is being asked for their views on new themes, such as nature, innovation, or key events in history.
It raises the possibility of British birds, bridges, or bangers and mash featuring on the next series of £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes.
'National identity'
The monarch has appeared on Bank of England notes since 1960. Images of historical characters, starting with William Shakespeare, were first seen on the reverse side a decade later.
At times the choices have landed the Bank in hot water. The absence of any women, apart from Queen Elizabeth II, on notes in 2013 prompted a huge backlash.
Now, the Bank is proposing that designs on the next series of notes could move on to a new theme. While notable historical figures remain an option, other possible subject matters suggested by the Bank include:
- architecture and landmarks, such as famous buildings or castles
- arts, culture and sport, including food, film and novels
- noteworthy events in history, which could include events or movements
- innovation, such as technology or discoveries
- nature, celebrating plants, animals or natural landscapes such as rivers or coastal scenes
The public are being invited to give their views. They can also suggest their own themes, which may prompt plenty of jokes - Notey McNoteface will undoubtedly feature - and debate.