Money

By Markel Balmaseda
  • Cowrie shells
    1200 BCE

    Cowrie shells

    Cowrie shells invented in China, in 7th century BC.
  • First coins
    650 BCE

    First coins

    First coins were invented in in present day Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the king.
  • Paper money
    1050

    Paper money

    The Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan invented the paper money in China, on 11th century.
  • Cheques

    Cheques

    British bankers Clayton and Morris invented the cheques in Britain. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.
  • Cash registers

    Cash registers

    The American saloon-bar owner James Ritty invented the cash registers in America. Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money.
  • Credit cards

    Credit cards

    The credit card, also called "plastic money" was invented in New York.
  • Digital money

    Digital money

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

    The Euro

    The Euro was invented in Europe. It is the common European currency.