CSC chapter 6

A bond with a $ 10,000.00 face value is purchased at a price of 97. What does this mean for an investor who is buying the bond?
1, The bond will mature for less than its face value.
2, The bond will produce lower coupon in come over its term.
3, The bond will generate a capital gain if held to maturity.
4, The bond is priced at a discount to its par value.
A, 2 and 4; B, 1 and 3; C, 3 and 4; D, 1 and 2.
正确答案是 C, 请问老师，这种折价销售的bond，到期的价差收益不是应算 interest income 吗？ 为什么这里说是资本利得？ 请解惑， 谢谢？