Par Value
The stated or face amount of a bond.
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Premium
The amount, if any, by which the price paid by the purchaser of a Bond exceeds the Par Value of the Bond. For example, if a $5,000 Bond is purchased for $5,500, there is a $500 Premium.
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Hundreds of Terms and Concepts
Certificate of Participation (“COP”)
Financing that allows an investor to purchase a participation interest in a stream of payments generated by a lease, installment sale agreement or other governmental obligation.