Money

  • 1200 BCE

    Cowriw shells

    Cowriw shells
    They were invented in China.
  • 650 BCE

    First Coins

    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

    Paper Money
    It was invented in China by the Mongolian Emperor, Kubla Khan in the 11th century.
  • Cheques

    Cheques
    They were invented in Britain, by british bankers Clayton and Morris. Banks notes only appeared in Europe in 1661.
  • Cash Registers

    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

    Credit Cards
    They were invented in New York. Also called 'plastic money'.
  • Digital Money

    Digital Money
    It was invented USA. It will probably be the money of the future.
  • The Euro

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