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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
The cowrie shells were invented in China. -
1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
Invented in China. -
Period: 1000 BCE to 1099 BCE
Paper money
Invented in China by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Period: 600 BCE to 699 BCE
First coins
Invented in present day Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the King. -
Period: 600 BCE to 699 BCE
First coins
The first coins were invented in present day Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the King. -
Period: 1000 to
Paper money
The paper money was invented in China by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Cheques
Invented in Britain by British bankers Clayton and Morris. -
Cash registers
The cash register was invented in America by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money. -
Cash registers
Invented in America by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty's objetice was to stop didhonest employees from stealing money. -
Credit cards
Credit cards was invented in New York. Also called "plastic money" -
Credit cards
Invented in New York. Also called "plastic money". -
Digital money
Invented in the USA -
The Euro
Invented in Europe. The common European currency.