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Revision as of 07:57, 9 April 2017
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Most commonly, 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.
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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.
