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Published on 9/6/2013 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays sells $1.72 million digital step-up notes tied to Mexican peso

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., Sept. 6 - Barclays Bank plc priced $1.72 million of 0% digital step-up notes due Sept. 16, 2014 linked to the performance of the Mexican peso relative to the dollar, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the currency return is greater than or equal to 3%, the payout at maturity will be par plus the maximum return of 22.7%.

If the currency return is greater than or equal to 0% but less than 3%, the payout will be par plus 5%.

Otherwise, investors will be fully exposed to losses.

Barclays is the underwriter. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are placement agents.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Digital step-up notes
Underlying currency:Mexican peso relative to dollar
Amount:$1.72 million
Maturity:Sept. 16, 2014
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 22.7% if return is greater than or equal to 3%; if currency return is greater than or equal to 0% but less than 3%, par plus 5%; otherwise, full exposure to decline from initial spot rate
Initial spot rate:13.30675 pesos per dollar
Pricing date:Sept. 4
Settlement date:Sept. 9
Underwriter:Barclays with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as placement agents
Fees:1%
Cusip:06741TH42

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