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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : December 9, 2008
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 10Y1812
Issue date : December 10, 2008
Maturity date : December 10, 2018
Coupon : 1.61%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$3,350 MN
Amount allotted : HK$800 MN
Average price accepted (yield): 99.94 (1.62 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 99.63 (1.66 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 85%
Average tender price (yield) : 99.18 (1.71 PCT)
Non-competitive Tender Results (for applications submitted through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited)
Amount applied : 0
Amount allotted : 0
Allotment Price (yield) : Nil
Ends/Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Issued at HKT 14:51
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