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Cowrie shells was invented about 1200 BC in China.
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The first coins was invented in the 7th century BC in present day Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the King.
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Paper money was invented in the 11th century in China. Paper money who invented in the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.
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Cheques was invented in 1659 in Britain. Cheques, who invented, British bankers Clayton and Morris
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Cash registers was invented in 1879 in America. Cash who invented the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money
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Credit cards was invented in 1950 in New York. Also called "plastic money"
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Digital money was invented in 1995 in the USA. It will probably be the money of the future
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The Euro was invented in 1999 in Europe. The Common European currency