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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
It was invented about 1200 Bc in China -
650 BCE
First coins
First coins was invented in the 7th century BC in present day Turkey.
they were stamped with the insignia of the king. -
1050
Paper money
It was invented in the 11th century in china by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan.
Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Cheques
It was invented in Britain by British bankers Clayot and Morris. -
Cash registers
Cash registers was invented in America by the American Saloon-bar owner James Ritty.
Ritty´s objective was to stop dishonest employes drom stealing money. -
credit cards
It were invented in New York.
Also called `plastic money´. -
Digital money
It was invented in the USA.
It will probably be the money of the future. -
The Euro
It was invented in Europe.
The common European currency