One year ago, you purchased a newly-issued TIPS bond that has a 6% coupon rate, five years to maturity, and a par value of $1,000. The average inflation rate over the year was 4.2%. What is the amount of the coupon payment you will receive, and what is the current face value of the bond?

A) $60.00, $1,000
B) $42.00, $1,042
C) $60.00, $1,042
D) $62.52, $1,042
E) $102.00, $1,000

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid on a bond's face value, indicating the amount of periodic payments to the bondholder.

TIPS Bond

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are U.S. government bonds that are indexed to inflation in order to protect investors from the negative effects of rising prices.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.