Money

  • Cowrie shells
    1200 BCE

    Cowrie shells

    It was invented in China
  • First coins
    671 BCE

    First coins

    It was invented in Turkey in the 7th century BC.
    They were stamped with the insignia of the King.
  • Paper money
    1002

    Paper money

    It was invented in China in the 11th century by the Mongolian Emperor, Kublan Khan.
  • Cheques

    Cheques

    It was invented in Britain by British bankers Claynot and Mirrors.
    Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.
  • Cash registers

    Cash registers

    It was invented in america by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty.
    Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money.
  • Credit cards

    Credit cards

    It was invented in New York.
    Also called "plastic money".
  • Digital money

    Digital money

    It was invented in the USA.
    It will probably be the money of the future.
  • Euro

    Euro

    It was invented in Europe.
    The common European currency.