Pricing a coupon bond off the spot curve

The zero-coupon (spot) curve is: 1-year rate 4%4\%, 2-year rate 5%5\% (annual compounding). A 2-year bond with $100 face pays a 6% annual coupon. What is its no-arbitrage price, in dollars to two decimals?

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  1. Discount each cash flow at the spot rate for its own maturity.
  2. P=6/1.04+106/1.052P=6/1.04+106/1.05^2.

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101.91 (± 0.02)

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