With reference to the history of India, the word "kopeki" is associated with :

In the context of Indian history and global trade, the term "kopeki" (or kopek/kopeck) refers to coins. Historically, the kopek is a small Russian coin that represented a fraction of a ruble. While primarily associated with the Russian Empire, such terms appear in Indian historical contexts due to extensive trade relations and the presence of foreign currency in Indian markets [3]. Historical records and literature, such as the works of Chekhov often studied in Indian curricula, define the kopek as a small coin indicating something of very little value. In medieval and early modern India, various foreign coins were exchanged alongside indigenous currencies like the pana or karshapana to facilitate international trade [4]. Today, the kopek remains a currency unit in Russia and Belarus, and was recently part of the monetary system in Ukraine [2].

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1. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 4: Emergence of State and Empire > Coins and Currency > p. 59
2. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 11: From Barter to Money > DON'T MISS OUT > p. 239
3. [4] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 11: From Barter to Money > Coinage > p. 238
4. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: New Beginnings: Cities and States > More Innovations > p. 74