Description

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of money as it has never been seen before – from coins to contactless, bankruptcy to billionaires – perfect for readers aged 9+.

From trading seashells and vegetables to mining for cryptocurrency, the journey from cash to contactless has been one full of trial and error, entrepreneurial geniuses and expanding economies.

Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of money in engaging and unusual ways – guaranteed to keep children gripped.

With expert text written by children’s author Alex Woolf and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.