A common alternate American pronunciation is / ˈ k juː p ɒ n/ KEW-pon. In Britain, the United States, and Canada it is pronounced / ˈ k uː p ɒ n/ KOO-pon. The word is of French origin, pronounced. Most coupons have an expiration date, although American military commissaries overseas honor manufacturers' coupons for up to six months past the expiration date. Coupons can be targeted selectively to regional markets in which price competition is great. 'Only about 4 percent' of coupons received were redeemed. The New York Times reported 'more than 900 manufacturers' coupons were distributed' per household, and that 'the United States Department of Agriculture estimates that four families in five use coupons. They are often widely distributed through mail, coupon envelopes, magazines, newspapers, the Internet (social media, email newsletter), directly from the retailer, and mobile devices such as cell phones. In marketing, a coupon is a ticket or document that can be redeemed for a financial discount or rebate when purchasing a product.Ĭustomarily, coupons are issued by manufacturers of consumer packaged goods or by retailers, to be used in retail stores as a part of sales promotions.
For other uses, see Coupon (disambiguation).įood stuff ration coupons types I–V for direct laborers and workers in Vietnam, 1976–1986 For coupons for interest payments on bonds, see Coupon (finance).
