Origins of the word "kopijka" in Ukrainian

[r_l]

>
>     With the introduction of the new currency in Ukraine, a debate of sorts
> has arisen about the choice of the name "kopijka" for the change/coin
> denomination.  I have heard quite a few expressions, or at least hints, of
> indignation for continuing to use a Soviet (read Russian) denomination of
> currency.  So my question is this:  is "kopijka" borrowed from the Russian
> "kopejka" or does it have older roots in Ukrainian (and its precursors).
>
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>
> Duzhe dyakuyu zazdalehid',
Ni! nijakyx koreniw w ukrajins'komu.Ce slovo zapozycheno z
rosijs'koji, de vono zjavylosja til'ky u moskovs'ku epoxu.
And it's quite strange choise for Ukranian coins, I think. They have
to call it "karbovanec'"!
R_L