RJ Hamster
Why a Fox Should Be on Britain’s New £10…
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Why a Fox Should Be on Britain’s New £10 Note
MAR 19READ IN APP
In recent days, it has been announced that British wildlife could soon feature on future UK banknotes. For the first time in history, we may move away from politicians and historical figures and instead celebrate the natural world that defines this country.
It is a rare opportunity, not just to redesign our currency, but to rethink what it represents. Money is not just functional. It is symbolic. It reflects who we are, what we value, and the stories we choose to tell about ourselves.
If there is one animal that truly belongs on a British banknote, it is the fox.
Foxes are everywhere. They move through our countryside, across farmland and woodland, and just as easily through alleyways, gardens and city streets. They are one of the few wild animals that exist comfortably in both rural and urban Britain, which makes them instantly recognisable to millions of people. From London to the Lake District, from quiet villages to busy housing estates, foxes are part of everyday life. They are watching, adapting and surviving.
In many ways, they are the perfect symbol of modern Britain. They are resilient, intelligent and impossible to ignore.
Few animals are as widely recognised, and fewer still are as widely loved. Yet no animal in Britain has been as relentlessly persecuted. For decades, foxes have been chased, torn apart, shot, trapped and demonised. Even today, despite the Hunting Act, fox hunting continues in practice across the country.
That contradiction sits at the heart of Britain. We claim to love foxes, yet we have allowed them to be treated as disposable.
Putting a fox on a UK banknote would not just be about celebrating wildlife. It would be a statement. It would reflect a country whose values are changing, where cruelty is increasingly rejected and compassion is becoming the expectation.
As calls grow stronger for a properly enforced and strengthened ban on fox hunting, the fox is no longer just a victim of tradition. It is becoming a symbol of progress.
A fox on our currency could represent a shift in national identity. It could represent a country that no longer tolerates cruelty dressed up as culture, and one that chooses coexistence over persecution.
This is a rare, once in a generation decision. We can choose an animal that feels safe and distant, or we can choose one that tells the truth about who we are and who we are becoming.
The fox is not just part of Britain. It reflects it.
If British wildlife is going to appear on our money, it should mean something. It should represent a species that people recognise, connect with and care about. It should reflect the country we want to be.
That is why we are calling for a fox to feature on the new UK £10 note.
