Money

  • Cowrie shells
    1200 BCE

    Cowrie shells

    The Cowrie shells were invented in China.
  • First coins
    650 BCE

    First coins

    The First coins were invented in turkey in the 7th century. They were stamped by the insignia of the king.
  • Paper money
    1050

    Paper money

    The Paper money was invented in Cina on the 11th century by the mongolean emperor, Kubia Khan. The bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.
  • Cheques

    Cheques

    The Cheques were invented in Britain by British bankers Clayton and Morris.
  • Cash register

    Cash register

    The Cash register was invented in America by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty`s objetive was to stop dishonest employeers from stealing money.
  • Credit cars

    Credit cars

    The Credit cars were invented in New York. Also called "plastic money"
  • Digital money

    Digital money

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

    Euro

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