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Risk Management Activities and Derivative Transactions Risk Management Activities and Derivative Transactions - Currency Swaps Outstanding (Details) £ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 GBP (£) Bond_issues
Derivative |
Number of British pound sterling denominated bond transactions | Bond_issues | 3
1999 Currency Swap Contract |
Derivative |
Effective Date of Currency Swap Contract | 1999
Associated TVA bond issues currency exposure | £ 200
Expiration Date of Swap | 2021
Overall effective cost to TVA | 5.81%
2001 Currency Swap Contract |
Derivative |
Effective Date of Currency Swap Contract | 2001
Associated TVA bond issues currency exposure | £ 250
Expiration Date of Swap | 2032
Overall effective cost to TVA | 6.59%
2003 Currency Swap Contract |
Derivative |
Effective Date of Currency Swap Contract | 2003
Associated TVA bond issues currency exposure | £ 150
Expiration Date of Swap | 2043
Overall effective cost to TVA | 4.96%

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