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Published on 5/29/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays prices $1 million principal-protected notes linked to dollar versus three currencies

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, May 29 - Barclays Bank plc priced $1 million of zero-coupon principal-protected notes due June 2, 2011 linked to the performance of the dollar relative to a basket of currencies, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The basket contains equal weights of the British pound sterling, Japanese yen and euro.

The payout at maturity will be par plus 140% of any appreciation in the dollar relative to the basket.

Otherwise, investors will receive par.

Barclays Capital Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:100% principal-protected notes
Underlying basket:Equal weights of British pound sterling, Japanese yen and euro
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:June 2, 2011
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 140% of any dollar gain versus basket; floor of par
Initial rates:0.5064 for pound sterling, 104.1000 for yen and 0.6361 for euro
Pricing date:May 27
Settlement date:May 30
Agent:Barclays Capital Inc.
Fees:3%

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