The certificates shall be authorized by resolutions of the board, and shall bear such dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding 25 years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates agreed upon between the board and the investing agency with the approval of the Department of Finance, not exceeding 5 percent per year, payable semiannually, be in such denominations and in such form, be payable in such medium of payment and at such place or places, and subject to such terms of redemption at such prices not exceeding 105 percent of the principal amount as the resolutions provide.
The certificates shall
bear the facsimile signature of the Governor and the facsimile countersignature of the Controller and shall be endorsed by the State Treasurer either by original signature or by a signature stamp, and the certificates shall be signed, countersigned, and endorsed by the officers who shall be in office on the date of issuance thereof, and each of said certificates shall bear an impress of the Great Seal of the State of California.