International bond

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1.

Formerly (and still much more commonly) known as a Eurobond.

An offshore bond in the international capital markets, normally issued in a Eurocurrency, most frequently in USD.

Maturities at issue are normally greater than one year.

They are usually - but not always - in bearer form.

They can be issued on any interest basis.


2.

Any bond issued outside the country of domicile of the issuer.


3.

The term is also sometimes used (incorrectly) to refer to a global bond.


See also