Section 9
SEC. 9. A standing annual appropriation is hereby made out of the general funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated, of such sums as may be necessary to provide for the sinking fund mentioned in the last preceding section. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections one and eight of this Act, the obligation to be entered in the books of accounts of the Government by reason hereof shall be the face value of all certificates of indebtedness issued and outstanding.