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Most commonly, UK central government debt. | Most commonly, UK central government debt. | ||
Also known as Gilt-edged securities, or Gilt-edged stock. | Also known as Gilt-edged securities, or Gilt-edged stock. | ||
Historically, | Historically, gilts were printed on gilt-edged paper. | ||
Revision as of 00:34, 20 April 2020
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Most commonly, UK central government debt.
Also known as Gilt-edged securities, or Gilt-edged stock.
Historically, gilts were printed on gilt-edged paper.
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The term 'gilt' is also used to refer to the debt of certain other central governments, especially US government treasury securities.