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Published on 6/26/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays prices $4 million 17% reverse convertibles linked to Nexen

New York, June 26 - Barclays Bank plc priced $4 million of 17% reverse convertible notes due Dec. 30, 2008 linked to Nexen Inc. shares, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Payout at maturity will be par in cash unless Nexen shares fall below the protection price of $31.38, 80% of the initial price of $39.22, during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial price in which case the payout will be 25.497195 shares of Nexen stock.

Barclays Capital is the agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Nexen Inc. (Symbol: NXY)
Amount:$4 million
Maturity:Dec. 30, 2008
Coupon:17%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash unless Nexen stock falls below the protection price of $31.38, 80% of the initial price, and finishes below the initial price, in which case 25.497195 shares of Nexen stock
Initial price:$39.22
Protection price:$31.38, 80% of $39.22
Exchange ratio:25.497195
Pricing date:June 25
Settlement date:June 30
Agent:Barclays Capital
Fees:2.25%

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