Money

By Markel Balmaseda
  • 1200 BCE

    Cowrie shells

    Cowrie shells
    Cowrie shells invented in China, in 7th century BC.
  • 650 BCE

    First coins

    First coins
    First coins were invented in in present day Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the king.
  • 1050

    Paper money

    Paper money
    The Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan invented the paper money in China, on 11th century.

  • Cheques

    Cheques
    British bankers Clayton and Morris invented the cheques in Britain. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.

  • Cash registers

    Cash registers
    The American saloon-bar owner James Ritty invented the cash registers in America. Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money.

  • Credit cards

    Credit cards
    The credit card, also called "plastic money" was invented in New York.

  • Digital money

    Digital money
    The digital money was invented in the USA. It will probably be the money of the future.

  • The Euro

    The Euro
    The Euro was invented in Europe. It is the common European currency.