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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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Individual Savings Account (ISA)

Find out what ISA stands for
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Nominal amount

The face value of a gilt. It represents the amount that will be repaid to the holder at maturity and is also used to calculate the dividend or coupon payment.
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