a ticket or voucher that entitles the holder to something, e.g. a free gift, discount or a share in rationed food, etc
a voucher that entitles the holder to a share in rationed food, clothing, etc
a part of a printed advertisement to be cut off for use as an order or enquiry form
a printed entry form for a competition, esp the football pools
a part of a bond, stating how much and when interest is due, that is detached and presented for the payment of this interest
the rate of interest paid upon a fixed-interest stock or bond
[French coupon, literally ‘piece cut off’, from couper: see cope1]