noun
or ko·pek also co·peck ˈkōˌpek
( -s )
Etymology: Russian kopeĭka, from kop'e lance; from the fact that the Czar was originally depicted on the coin with a lance in his hand; akin to Russian kopat' to dig, hollow, Greek koptein to smite, cut off — more at capon
1. : a Russian unit of monetary value equal to 1/100 of a ruble — see money table
2. : a coin originally of base silver representing one kopeck