Ireland sells €1 billion of bonds maturing in 2029 and 2033 by auction
11 July 2019 – The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today completed an auction of €1 billion of the benchmark Irish Government bonds, 1.1% Treasury Bond 2029 and 1.3% Treasury Bond 2033.
Details are as follows:
| Bond | Maturity | Amount sold (million) | Yield | Bids received (million) | Cover Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1% Treasury Bond 2029 | 15 May 2029 | 600 | 0.136% | 1,475 | 2.5 |
| 1.3% Treasury Bond 2033 | 15 May 2033 | 400 | 0.497% | 972 | 2.4 |
With the completion of today’s auction, the NTMA has issued €11.25 billion of benchmark bonds in 2019.