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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
The cowrie shells, were invented in China. -
600 BCE
First Coins
The first coins was invented in present days Turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the King -
1000
Paper money
The paper money was invented in China by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubia Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe in 1661. -
Cheques
The cheque was made in Britain by British bankers Clayton and Morris. -
Cash registers
The cash register was made in America by the American saloon-bar owen James Ritty. He made this beacause Ritty's objective was to stop dishonest employees from stealing money. -
Creadit cards
The creadit card was made in New York . This is also called 'plastic money'. -
Digital money.
The digital money was made in the USA. People think that it will probably be the money of the future. -
The Euro
The Euro was made in Europe. This is the common European currency.