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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
The Cowrie shells were invented in China. -
650 BCE
First coins
The First coins were invented in turkey in the 7th century. They were stamped by the insignia of the king. -
1050
Paper money
The Paper money was invented in Cina on the 11th century by the mongolean emperor, Kubia Khan. The bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Cheques
The Cheques were invented in Britain by British bankers Clayton and Morris. -
Cash register
The Cash register was invented in America by the American saloon-bar owner James Ritty. Ritty`s objetive was to stop dishonest employeers from stealing money. -
Credit cars
The Credit cars 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 the future. -
Euro
The Euro was invented in Europe. It is the common European currency.