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A dollar swap line is a temporary arrangement between central banks that allows them to exchange their currencies for US dollars at a predetermined exchange rate. This arrangement helps central banks maintain liquidity in their domestic markets during times of financial stress when there's increased demand for US dollars. The Federal Reserve has opened swap lines with several central banks in the past, including the Bank of Japan.

In a dollar swap transaction, one central bank sells its domestic currency to another central bank in exchange for US dollars at a predetermined exchange rate. The central banks then agree to reverse this transaction at a specified future date at the same exchange rate. This arrangement provides liquidity support without requiring central banks to sell their foreign exchange reserves directly in the market.

The collateral in a dollar swap transaction typically consists of high-quality government securities issued by the central banks involved in the transaction. These securities serve as a guarantee that the central banks will fulfill their obligations under the swap agreement.

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