1. a monetary unit of Russia and some former Soviet republics, equal to one hundredth of a ruble

Examples

• The price was listed as 50 rubles and 75 kopeks.
• He counted out the kopeks carefully from his pocket.
• The old coin was worth only a few kopeks.
• She needed exact change down to the kopek.
• The kopek has been used in Russian currency for centuries.
• During Soviet times, kopeks were commonly used for small purchases.