Problems Setting Up Coupons

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I went to admin> gift certificates/coupons> coupon admin to make them. I've filled out all of the options for the coupons, and then when I create them, in my list of coupons they come up as being for 0 dollars and without any description even though I had originally filled out both of these options. I've tried both free shipping and coupons for dollar amounts. I had set the time the coupons could be used for todays' date, but they keep coming up as not being valid until 11/30/2036. I dont really know what's going on! Anyone?

edit: I should also add that they also do not have any coupon code.