As an easier means of exchange than trade goods.
Trade.
Lydians
The Lydians were the first people to develop a money economy.
Egyptian
Phoenicians alphabet which has been the basis for writing.. Lydians money economy which baised on money instead of barter affect people daily lives today.
The Phoenicians.
Netherlands.
Great Britain.
Approximately 1500 B.C.
An alphabet.
For communication and records.
In the 9th Century BCE.