A $1000 face value, 8% bond (interest payable semiannually) has 20 years remaining until maturity (at which time it will be redeemed at face value). The rate of return required by the market on this type of bond is 8% compounded semiannually. What is the market value of this bond today?

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A $1000 face value, 8% bond (interest payable semiannually) has 20 years remaining until maturity (at which time it will be redeemed at face value). The rate of return required by the market on this type of bond is 8% compounded semiannually. What is the market value of this bond today? 

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