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FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
OF NEW YORK
r Circular N o. 4 5 0 4 1
L September 11, 1957 J

F E D E R A L F A R M LO AN BONDS
— R edem ption o f O ctober 1 Maturity
— Offering o f T w o New Issues

T o A ll Banks and Trust Companies, and Others Concerned,
in the Second Federal R eserve D istrict:

A t the request o f the twelve Federal Land Banks, transmitted to us by the Treasury
Department, we bring to your attention the following notice:
Consolidated Federal Farm Loan 1 % percent bonds dated October 1, 1949, of which there are
$215 million outstanding, w ill mature on October 1, 1957. These bonds may be redeemed through the
Federal Reserve Banks and Branches or the Treasurer o f the United States, W ashington, D. C.
Funds fo r the redemption o f the maturing bonds w ill be provided b y the Federal Land Banks
through a public offering o f consolidated Federal Farm Loan bonds for delivery October 1, 1957.
The new bonds will be offered fo r cash, no preference being given holders o f the maturing issue. The
offering will comprise $75 m illion 13-year 4 1/ 2 percent bonds callable at par after 10 years, and
$140 million 16-month 4 % percent bonds, both issues to be dated October 1.
The bonds will be offered by the banks’ Fiscal Agent, John T. Knox, 130 W illiam Street, New
Y ork 38, N. Y ., through an organized dealer group, at prices to be announced on or about September 18.

Additional copies of this circular will be furnished upon request.




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President.