UK Gilt are a bond type, issued by the United Kingdom Government. The term "gilt" originates from British government certificates that had gilded edges, while “gilt-edged security”, is a reference to the security of the bond, which characterizes it, meaning it is considered low risk. The UK Gilt are the benchmarks for the Pound sterling based markets, but when ""gilts"" are referenced - they are considered UK related securities issued by HM Treasury or the DMO, unless otherwise specified. This page and related tabs contain data on UK Gilt, along with information such as historical data, charts, technical analysis and a user discussion area.