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MONEY

By Alazne24
  • 1200 BCE

    COWRIE SHELLS

    COWRIE SHELLS
    It was invented in China
  • Period: 600 BCE to 699 BCE

    FIRST COINS

    The first coins, were invented in present day Turkey. The coins, were stamped with the insignia of the King.
  • Period: 1000 to 1099

    PAPER MONEY

    The paper money was invented by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Kahn in China. But, the bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.

  • CHEQUES

    CHEQUES
    The British bankers Cayton and Morris invented the cheques in Britain.

  • CASH REGISTER

    CASH REGISTER
    The cash register was invented in America, by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. He invented because Ritty's objetive was to stop dishonet employees from stealing money.

  • CREDIT CARDS

    CREDIT CARDS
    The credit cards, also called 'plastic money' were invented in New York.

  • DIGITAL MONEY

    DIGITAL MONEY
    The digital money, was invented in the USA, and it said that it will probably be the money of the future.

  • THE EURO

    THE EURO
    The euro is the common European currency and it was invented and used in Europe.