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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
Cowrie shells were created in China. -
650 BCE
First coins
The first coins were invented in the 7th century in the present Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the king. -
950
Paper money
The paper money was invented in the 11th century in China. The Mongolian Enperor Kubla Khan invented this type of money. Bank notes only apperad in europe in 1661 -
Cheques
Cheques were invented in Britain. Cheques were created by british bankers Clayton and Morris -
Cash registers
Cash registers were invented in America by the American sallon-bar owner james ritty. His objetive was to stop dishonest employes from stealing money. -
Credit card
Credit cards were invented in New York. Also called plastic money. -
Digital money
Digital money was invented in the USA. It will probably be the money of future. -
The Euro
The euro was invented in Europe. The common european currancy.