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KOPEK
kopek, kopeck, copeck
(noun) 100 kopecks equal 1 ruble in Russia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
kopek (plural kopeks)
A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.
A kopiyka: a Ukrainian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a hryvnia.
Usage notes
Kopek is the favored spelling used by the Moscow Times, whereas some English dictionaries prefer kopeck.
Source: Wiktionary
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