By Date of Issue?

Used in the context of bonds to refer to the date on which a bond is issued and when interest beings to accrue to the bondholder. Used in the context of stocks to refer to the date trading begins on a new stock issued to the public.

Is it issue date or issued date?

The American Merriam-Webster defines issuance as an “official act”. Google Ngrams shows that “date of issue” and “date of issuance” are about as common in modern US English whereas “date of issue” is by far the more common in British English.

What is Issue date on insurance card?

Date of issue simply refers to the date your insurer created the contract (your insurance policy), which isn't necessarily when your coverage starts.

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