Suppose that a US insurance company issued $10 million of one-year zero-coupon GIC (Guaranteed Investment Contracts) denominated in British pounds at a rate of 5%. The insurance company holds no pound-denominated assets. At maturity, what is the insurance company's obligation in pounds?
a) £10,000,000
b) £10,500,000
c) £11,000,000
d) £9,500,000