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What is the coupon rate of a bond that makes semi-annual coupon payments of $30 each, is selling on the market for $1200, and has a par value of $1000?
Coupon rate of a bond = Annual coupon / Par value
Coupon rate of a bond = ($30 * 2) / $1000
Coupon rate of a bond = 0.06 or 6%