Cowries, Coins, Credit
Cowries, Coins, Credit

Author: Gerry Bailey

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780756516765

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Chronicales the history of money from bartering in ancient times to the development of modern monetary systems, discussing the first use of coins and paper money.

Coins and Currency
Coins and Currency

Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 1476636656

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 During ancient times currency took varied forms, including beaver skins, bales of tobacco, and sea salt blocks. As art and technology advanced, monetary systems and currencies altered. Today, coins and currency provide an historical and archeological record of culture, religion, politics, and world leaders. This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. It begins with the origin of coins in ancient Sumer, and follows advancements in metallurgy and minting machines to paper, plastic, and electronic moneys designed to ease trade and halt counterfeiting and other forms of theft. A timeline of monetary history is provided along with a glossary and bibliography. Numerous photographs of coins and bills provide an up-close look at beautiful and ingenious artifacts.

History of Money
History of Money

Author: Glyn Davies

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Published: 2010-09-15

Total Pages: 1069

ISBN-13: 1783162767

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An account of the central importance of money in the ordinary business of the life of different people throughout the ages from ancient times to the present day. It includes the Barings crisis and the report by the Bank of England on Barings Bank; information on the state of Japanese banking; and, the changes in the financial scene in the US.

Credit, Currencies, and Culture
Credit, Currencies, and Culture

Author: Endre Stiansen

Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9789171064424

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A striking feature of African history is the volume of commerce and production that has been possible without the full panoply of credit, insurances, future markets, stock companies, limited liability, and other legal and financial services that make up the formal sector of modern economies. The contributions to this volume investigate institutional nexuses through which money has been managed in Africa. Together they present important perspectives that are needed to understand the present economic crisis on the continent.

Credit Cards and Checks
Credit Cards and Checks

Author: Margaret Hall

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781403498212

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This text gives students an overview of spending money without using cash, including details on credit, checkbooks, debt and interest.

Cowries to Crypto
Cowries to Crypto

Author: Jame DiBiasio

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781734228601

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COWRIES TO CRYPTO is a playful romp through world history, providing an entertaining account of the creation of money, from the earliest forms of barter to the introduction of coins, paper notes and digital currencies. Beautifully narrated through a series of witty illustrations, this extraordinary book tells the tale of how money came to be.