I have discovered at least two instances where Google Adwords coupons are not redeemable.
1. The coupons are limited to one per Google Adwords customer.
Signup Offer Limited To One Per Customer
2. Accounts older than two weeks old are too old to redeem coupons for Google Adwords.
Account To Old To Redeem Adwords Coupon
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