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humor The Daily Mash 2026-06-03

Britons Threaten Riot Over Banknote Creature Selection: 'No Frogs For Farage!'

The Bank of England's shortlist for new banknotes has sparked outrage, with citizens threatening riots over creature choices. One man champions the common frog for Nigel Farage, while another questions why King Charles needs dolphins on currency.


THE Bank of England has announced the 18-strong shortlist of beasts for British banknotes and the country is in uproar. Which will you go to war to be included? <p><strong>THE Bank of England has announced the 18-strong shortlist of beasts for British banknotes and the country is in uproar. Which will you go to war to be included?Β </strong></p> <p><strong>Roy Hobbs, retired:</strong> β€œPutting the buff-tailed bumblebee in there is clear bias toward bee-tattooed Andy Burnham. Instead I shall be ba...

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