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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
Cowrie shells were invented in China. -
Period: 1000 to 1100
First coins
The first coins were invented in present day Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the king. -
Period: 1000 to 1100
Paper money
The paper money was invented in China by the mongolian emperor Kubla Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Cheques
The Cheques were invented in Britain by British bankers Clayton and Morris. -
Cash registers
The Cash registers were invented in America by the american saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty'sobjetive was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money. -
Credit cards
The credit cards were invented in New york. Also called plastic money. -
Digital money
Digital money was invented in the USA. It will probably be the money of the future. -
The euro
The euro was invented in Europa. The common european currency.