Money

  • 1200 BCE

    Cowrie shells

    Cowrie shells
    The Cowrie shells were invented in China.
  • 650 BCE

    First coins

    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

    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

    Cheques
    The Cheques were invented in Britain by British bankers Clayton and Morris.
  • Cash register

    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

    Credit cars
    The Credit cars were invented in New York. Also called "plastic money"
  • Digital money

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

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