Money

By 06mllanderas
  • 1200 BCE

    Cowry shells

    Were first used in China around 1200 BC
  • 650 BCE

    Coins

    Were made in Lydia in 7th century BC

  • Cheques

    The first cheque was handled by British bankers Clayton and Morris in 1659.

  • Paper money

    First used in the11th century by the Mongolian Emperor Kubla Khan, in China.

  • Cash registers

    Were invented by the American James Ritty

  • Credit cards

    First credit card was issued by the Diner's club.

  • Digital money

    First used in the USA, will probably be the money of the future.

  • Euro

    Was invented by Europeans.