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Zero-coupon bonds and other bonds issued at a discount to par value—known as original issue discount (OID) bonds—generate interest that accrues over time and is taxed annually, even though no payments are made until maturity.
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Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
In the example of a US Treasury bond, the prompt payment of coupons and par value at maturity is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the US government.
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Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
While short-term bets such as Kane and van Riemsdyk can pay dividends to fill specific needs, getting par value out of a longer-term deal is exceedingly rare.
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Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Preferreds come in par values of $25 and $1,000, with the former sold to retail investors and the latter aimed at institutions.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
In the example of a US Treasury bond, the prompt payment of coupons and par value at maturity is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the US government.
—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
While short-term bets such as Kane and van Riemsdyk can pay dividends to fill specific needs, getting par value out of a longer-term deal is exceedingly rare.
—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Preferreds come in par values of $25 and $1,000, with the former sold to retail investors and the latter aimed at institutions.
—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Par value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/par%20value. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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