Coupon Interest Rate

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The coupon interest rate, often referred to as the nominal rate, is the annual interest rate stated on a bond when it is issued. This rate determines the periodic interest payments made to bondholders, expressed as a percentage of the bond’s face value. The coupon interest rate remains fixed throughout the bond’s life, influencing the bond’s market value as interest rates fluctuate.

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