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zero coupon

adjective

Definition of ZERO COUPON

:  of, relating to, or being an investment security that is sold at a deep discount, is redeemable at face value on maturity, and that pays no periodic interest <zero coupon municipal bonds>
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First Known Use of ZERO COUPON

1979

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