WHY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH?

WHY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH?

Sir David Attenborough is a British national treasure and was selected due to everything he represents. He has a degree from Cambridge University in Natural Science. He fought for his country in the Navy for 2 years. He is the father of the modern nature documentary. He has received a knighthood for services to British television, science, geography and culture. His adventures and words have inspired a nation and changed the way we look at our earth. He stands as a constant reminder to make ethical decisions and both encourages and educates us on how we can protect our environment. 

Choosing David Attenborough still fits with the original aims of our banknote design. That sense of Britishness is still present, and he still represents other good values, that Churchill portrays. Besides being used for the protection of our environment. With his endless conservation work, he  would still act as a constant reminder to the public to make ‘ethical’ money choices. It also provides an up to date, current figure for people to strive towards. 

PUBLIC SUPPORT

Sir David Attenborough came out on top on a list of “ethical champions” Britons would like to see featured on the next £20 note, a survey has revealed. 

YouGov on behalf of Good Money Week surveyed a poll to find out who was Britains first choice to appear on the new £20 note.

40% of 2,128 people surveyed said Sir David Attenborough was their first choice, instead of JMW Turner. 

“With his endless conservation work, he would act as a constant reminder to the public to make ‘ethical’ money choices, which is what Good Money Week – now in its 10th year – aims to do.

“It’s particularly important this year as the workplace pension comes into full force and millions of pounds could be chosen to be invested ethically if people were aware of their choices.”

“Maybe it’s about time we became a lot more up to date by using people that have done an awful lot for the world and the planet,” one person who signed the petition, which currently has 175 signatures, wrote. 

“I can’t think of a more fitting tribute to honour such a conservationist,” another said.