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Risk Management Activities and Derivative Transactions Currency Swaps Outstanding (Details) (GBP £) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 15, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 1999 Currency Swap Contract | Dec. 31, 2012 2001 Currency Swap Contract | Dec. 31, 2012 2003 Currency Swap Contract
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Derivative |  |  |  |
Effective date of currency swap contract |  | 1999 | 2001 | 2003
Associated TVA bond issues currency exposure |  | £ 200 | £ 250 | £ 150
Expiration date of swap |  | 2021 | 2032 | 2043
Overall effective cost to TVA | 8.25% | 5.81% | 6.59% | 4.96%

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