Filed pursuant to Rule 433

Registration No. 333-177949

CUSIP #:  63743HED0

NATIONAL RURAL UTILITIES COOPERATIVE FINANCE CORPORATION

Medium-Term Notes, Series C

With Maturities of Nine Months or More from Date of Issue

Floating Rate Notes

Issuer:	National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
Issue Ratings:	A2 / A (Moody’s / S&P)
Principal Amount:	$325,000,000.00
Security Type:	Senior Unsecured
Issue Price:	100% of Principal Amount
Trade Date:	8/7/2012
Original Issue Date:	8/10/2012
Maturity Date:	8/9/2013
Initial Interest Rate:	Determined as if the Original Issue Date was an Interest Reset Date
Base Rate:	USD 3-month LIBOR
Spread:	Plus 10 basis points
Index Maturity:	3-month
Interest Payment Dates:	November 9, 2012, February 9, 2013, May 9, 2013, and the Maturity Date
Interest Reset Dates:	November 9, 2012, February 9, 2013, May 9, 2013, and the Maturity Date
Redemption Date:	None
Agent’s Discount or Commission:	0.05%
Agent(s):	RBS Securities Inc
Capacity:	Principal
Form of Note: (Book-Entry or Certificated)	Book-Entry
Denominations:	$1,000 x $1,000
Other Terms:	None

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