On November 1, 2024, Gary L. Smith Paleontology Museum Inc. issued $160,000,000 in 13% bonds, with interest payable on April 30 and October 31 each year. The bonds were issued at a price of 105.52 and had a maturity date of April 30, 2044. The interest expense for the first payment on April 30 is $10,340,960. The company's fiscal year end is October 31.