Required information [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] PowerTap Utilities is planning to issue bonds with a face value of $2,600,000 and a coupon rate of 9 percent. The bonds mature in 9 years and pay interest semiannually every June 30 and December 31 . All of the bonds were sold on January 1 of this year. PowerTap uses the effective-interest amortization method. Assume an annual market rate of interest of 10 percent. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1 ) Note: Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Required: 1. What was the issue price on January 1 of this year? Note: Round your final answer to nearest whole dollar amount