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1200 BCE
Cowriw shells
They were invented in China. -
650 BCE
First Coins
They were invented in present day Turkey in the 7th century. They were stamped with the insignia of the King. -
1050
Paper Money
It was invented in China by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan in the 11th century. -
Cheques
They were invented in Britain, by british bankers Clayton and Morris. Banks notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Cash Registers
It were invented in America, by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money. -
Credit Cards
They were invented in New York. Also called 'plastic money'. -
Digital Money
It was invented USA. It will probably be the money of the future. -
The Euro
It was invented in Europe the common European currency.