Money comes in various shapes and sizes both old and new and its story has never before been explained in this unique way. This colourful collection of specially commissioned photographs opens our eyes to the amazing variety and complexity of the money we take for granted.Beginning with the earliest recorded forms of money this book follows the story of money's development from Ancient Mesopotamian silver and Chinese cowrie shells to credit cards and computer money. Money also explains how today's coins and banknotes are made the role of money in war and trade the measures taken to prevent forgeries and even suggests ways of saving and spending money.Produced in association with the British Museum London Money is an original and informative visual guide to the many curious - as well as more familiar - aspects of money.