noun
regional promotion coupons; local economy stimulus vouchers
Refers to coupons or vouchers issued by local governments to stimulate regional economic activity, often redeemable at participating local businesses.
See also: 地域振興
市は地域振興券を発行して、地元の商店街を支援した。
The city issued regional promotion coupons to support the local shopping district.
地域振興 is the broader concept of regional promotion or revitalization, while 地域振興券 specifically refers to the coupons used as a tool for that purpose.
Compound of 地域 (region), 振興 (promotion, revitalization), and 券 (ticket, coupon).