Bonds have three components: the principal, the coupon rate, and the maturity date. These 3 components are used to calculate a bond's yield. The principal of the bond, also called its face value or par value, refers to the amount of money the issuer agrees to pay the lender at the bond's expiration. More @Wikipedia
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