Does par value include interest?

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Is it only the principal amount, original cost of the bond at the end of maturity date or does it include the whole sum with the interest payments?

D Stanley · Answer

No - that is the amount of "principal" that you receive when the bond matures.  Interest that you receive from coupons on or before maturity is separate.

Does par value include interest?

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