2. Characteristics of bonds To be effective issuing and investing in bonds, knowledge of their terminology, characteristics, and features is essential. For example: par value refers to its face value and the amount of money that the issuing entity A bond's borrows and promises to repay on the maturity date. A bond issuer is said to be in default if it does not pay the interest or the principal in accordance with the terms of the indenture agreement or if it violates one or more of the issue's restrictive covenants The contract that describes the terms of a borrowing arrangement between a firm that sells a bond issue and the investors who purchase the bonds is called A bond's preferred share, respectively, into a specified number or value of common shares allows a bondholder or preferred stockholder to convert their bond or Suppose you read an article about the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District bonds. It includes the following information