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1200 BCE
Cowrie shells
was invented about 1200BC in China -
7 BCE
First coins
It was invented in the 7th century BC in turkey. They were stamped with the insignia of the King -
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Paper money
It was invented on the 11th century in China by the Mongolian emperor, Kubla Khan. Bank notes only appeared in Europe on 1661 -
Cheques
It was invented on 1659 in Britain by Clayton and Morris -
Cash registers
It was invented on 1879 in America by James Ritty. Ritty's objetive was to stopdishonest employees from stealing money. -
Credit cards
It was invented on 1950 in New York. Also called ´plastic money`. -
Digital money
It was invented on 1995 in the USA. It will probably be the money of the future. -
The euro
It was invented on Europe. The common European currency