zero-coupon

[zeer-oh-koo-pon, -kyoo-] /ˈzɪər oʊˈku pɒn, -ˈkyu-/
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a debt obligation that bears no interest but that is sold substantially below its face value.
Origin
1975-80
Examples from the web for zero-coupon
  • For far-dated cash flows, the price is much cheaper than buying the cash flows through a zero-coupon bond ladder.