...demand for ultra-long paper, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
The ministry said it would also use the special bond auction to buy 10 billion crowns worth of the 50-year paper for its own portfolio as part of its strategy to gradually replace short-term Treasury bills and lower its refinancing risk. (Reporting by Marek Petrus; Editing by Ruth Pitchford) ($1=18.19 Czech Crown)
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