Hello,
is my reaction as I read the first page of this thread. Anyway, Jeanna I don't see the fuss about selling $20 at face value. Heck, especially given I just finished reading today's economic indicators. We pay the government more than face value on its coupons, notes, and bonds!
I just see some were trying to explain to you that it may be necessary to sell it at a lower price in order to get something before "coupon expiration". See, they care about you.
Titus