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UK central government debt.  It may be dated (redeemable) or undated.
UK central government debt.   
 
It may be dated (redeemable) or undated.





Revision as of 12:21, 12 August 2013

UK central government debt.

It may be dated (redeemable) or undated.


Undated gilts are perpetual debt, paying a fixed periodic coupon but having no final redemption date.

Gilt yields are conventionally quoted in the UK markets on a semi-annual basis.


Also known as Gilt-edged securities.

See also