The American Express Company launched the first traveler's cheques in 1891. These cheques were initially issued in denominations of $10, $20, $50, and $100 and were an innovative way to provide travelers with a secure and convenient form of payment that they could use around the world. The cheques were originally developed as a response to a growing need for a more secure and reliable means of carrying money while traveling, and they quickly became popular among travelers of all kinds.