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The village of oak park is selling bonds to finance infrastructure maintenance and improvements. The bonds have a face amount of $5,000,000 and carry a 6% coupon rate. Interest is paid semi-annually until the bonds mature in 10 years. How much profits will the village make from the sale of its bonds if current market interest rates are 4.5%?
(Hint: PV of semi-annual coupon payment is $2,394,556.86)