Treasury bill

Treasury bill
A government obligation, sold at a discount, maturing in one year or less, and pays no interest prior to maturity.

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  • Treasury bill tender — A weekly sale of Treasury bills to UK discount houses by the Bank of England. The cost of the bills is set by the Treasury bill tender rate …   Big dictionary of business and management

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  • Treasury bill — A bill of exchange issued by the Bank of England on the authority of the UK government that is repayable in three months. They bear no interest, the yield being the difference between the purchase price and the redemption value. The US Treasury… …   Big dictionary of business and management

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