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Last year’s sales of Belarusian government bonds summed up

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MINSK, 6 January (BelTA) – As much as Br300 million and $464.44 million worth of long-term government bonds were sold on the domestic financial market in Belarus in 2020. The number includes Br300 million and $450.56 million worth of registered bonds and $12.88 million worth of bearer bonds, the Belarusian Finance Ministry told BelTA.

As much as $225.56 million worth of registered bonds were sold via the trade system of OAO Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange.

The source also noted that as from 11 January the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange will resume sales of government bonds nominated in U.S. dollars. Issue No.271 will have a coupon rate of 4.5% per annum, with the redemption date set at 10 February 2028. Natural persons will be able to buy bearer bonds nominated in U.S. dollars in Belarusbank’s and Belagroprombank’s branches. Issue No.A3 7 will have a coupon rate of 3.2% per annum, with redemption scheduled to begin on 9 November 2023.

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