New Issue: Barclays sells $475,000 Super Track digital plus notes on Asian currencies vs. euro

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, May 27 - Barclays Bank plc priced $475,000 of 0% Super Track digital plus notes due May 29, 2012 based on the performance of a basket of currencies relative to the euro, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The underlying currencies are the South Korean won, Indonesian rupiah and Singapore dollar, equally weighted.

The payout at maturity will be par plus any basket gain, with a minimum return of 26%.

Investors will be exposed to any basket decline.

Barclays Capital Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:	Barclays Bank plc
Issue:	Super Track digital plus notes
Underlying currencies:	South Korean won, Indonesian rupiah, Singapore dollar, equally weighted versus euro
Amount:	$475,000
Maturity:	May 29, 2012
Coupon:	0%
Price:	Par
Payout at maturity:	Par plus any basket gain, floor of 26% if the return is positive; exposure to any losses
Initial exchange rates:	1,544.1495 for won; 11,493.46 for rupiah; 1.7405 for Singapore dollar
Pricing date:	May 25
Settlement date:	May 28
Agents:	JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Fees:	2%
Cusip:	06740LTU9

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