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Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP)

The Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number identifies most securities, including U.S. government and municipal bonds. CUSIP numbers are unique nine-character alphanumeric identifiers assigned to each series of securities.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

The Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number identifies most securities, including U.S. government and municipal bonds. CUSIP numbers are unique nine-character alphanumeric identifiers assigned to each series of securities. [1]

Source-supported connections

Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) → Mentioned in the official explanation → Bonds [1]

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What does Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) mean in the cited reference?

The Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number identifies most securities, including U.S. government and municipal bonds. CUSIP numbers are unique nine-character alphanumeric identifiers assigned to each series of securities. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) ↗

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