Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No. 333 -145845
May 23, 2008
YOU KNOW WHAT THEY
CALL A BIG IDEA YOU
SIT ON FOR A WHILE? A MISSED OPPORTUNITY.
No one should have to watch their idea expire on the shelf. Enter iPath® Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) – the simple, yet sophisticated way to bring your investment ideas to life faster. Because when it comes to implementing ideas about specific markets or strategies, every moment counts. Even this one.
iPath®
Exhange Traded Notes
Commodities
Currencies
Emerging
Markets strategis www.iPathETN.com
An investment in iPath ETNs involves risks, including possible loss of principal. For a description of the main risks see “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus.
Barclays Bank PLC has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents Barclays Bank PLC has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering . You may get these documents for free by visiting www.iPathETN.com or EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Barclays Bank PLC will arrange for Barclays Capital Inc. to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free 1-877-76-iPATH, or you may request a copy from any other dealer participating in the offering.
Barclays Global Investors Services, a subsidiary of Barclays Global Investors, N.A (“BGINA”), assists in the promotion of the Securities. Barclays Global Investors, N.A. and Barclays Capital Inc. are affiliates of Barclays Bank PLC.
©2008 BGINA. All rights reserved. iPath, iPath ETNs and the iPath logo are registered trademarks of Barclays Bank PLC. All other trademarks, servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property, and used with the permission, of their respective owners. 6826-iP-0108
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