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Money

By Maga8
  • Cowrie shells
    1200 BCE

    Cowrie shells

    was invented about 1200BC in China
  • First coins
    7 BCE

    First coins

    It was invented in the 7th century BC in turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the King
  • Paper money
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    Paper money

    It was invented on the 11th century in China by the Mongolian emperor, Kubla Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe on 1661
  • Cheques

    Cheques

    It was invented on 1659 in Britain by Clayton and Morris
  • Cash registers

    Cash registers

    It was invented on 1879 in America by James Ritty. Ritty's objetive was to stopdishonest employees from stealing money.
  • Credit cards

    Credit cards

    It was invented on 1950 in New York. Also called ´plastic money`.
  • Digital money

    Digital money

    It was invented on 1995 in the USA. It will probably be the money of the future.
  • The euro

    The euro

    It was invented on Europe. The common European currency