Almost 1 in 6 of the world’s banknotes feature wildlife – and they’re not always the creatures you’d expect
- Written by Guy Castley, Associate Professor, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University
Guy CastleyBanknotes and coins help shape our national identity. The images they display emphasise historical events, prominent personalities, or scientific, industrial and technological advances. Sometimes they highlight biodiversity, including distinctive plants and wildlife.
Our new research studied wildlife imagery on banknotes from across the...





