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U.S. Savings Bonds are a safe, easy way to save money and a solid addition to your investment portfolio. Whether you select the new I Bond or the Series EE Bond, your money is guaranteed to grow and remain safe into the future.
I Bonds are:
- Sold at face value.
- Offer a rate of return over and above inflation.
EE Bonds are:
- Sold at half their face value.
- Earn rates based on five-year Treasury certificates.
- Can be redeemed anytime after one year (effective February 2003).
Bonds in both series:
- Are available in denominations of $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000.
- Are exempt from state and local taxes.
- Earn interest for up to thirty years.
For more information about obtaining Savings Bonds through us, visit or call our office. Or you can learn more on the Treasury Department's web site about Savings Bonds.
You can also download the Savings Bond Wizard which helps you manage your Savings Bonds on your own PC. It's a program that allows you to maintain a printable inventory of your bonds, determine the current redemption value and earned interest, and other information.
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