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A British gold coin historically worth one pound sterling, now used for collection or investment purposes. | A British gold coin historically worth one pound sterling, now used for collection or investment purposes. | ||
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A country, especially in the context of sovereign debt or sovereign issuance. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Court]] | * [[Court]] | ||
* [[Dim sum bond]] | |||
* [[Gilts]] | * [[Gilts]] | ||
* [[Sovereign debt]] | * [[Sovereign debt]] |
Revision as of 17:14, 27 July 2018
1.
The jurisdiction under which a debtor or other entity operates.
Most commonly the country in which a debtor - for example a bank - is located.
2.
Independent of any higher external authority, especially in relation to a country.
3.
The head of state in a monarchy.
4.
A British gold coin historically worth one pound sterling, now used for collection or investment purposes.
5.
A country, especially in the context of sovereign debt or sovereign issuance.