Government bonds

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A government bond is one issued by a central government.

Often known as a gilt, when issued by the UK or United States government.

See also

• Bill
• Bond
• Bund
• Cash and cash equivalents
• Debt Management Office
• European Government Bonds (EGB)
• Financial instrument
• Gilts
• Index-linked gilt
• Paper
• Risk-free rate of return
• Sovereign
• Treasury
• Treasury securities