U.S. Savings Bonds
U.S. Savings Bonds are a safe, long-term investment option fully backed by the U.S. government. The Series EE and Series I earn a rate of return not subject to market fluctuations.
Series EE
- Issued at half of the face value.
- Available in denominations of $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000.
- Limited to annual purchases of $30,000 face value amount per person, per calendar year.
- Earn 90% of market rates on five-year Treasury securities.
- Exempt from state and local income taxes.
- Savings Bonds are guaranteed to reach face value in 17 years.
- Bonds accumulate interest for a maximum of 30 years.
- Bonds can be redeemed after 12 months on bonds issued after 2/1/03 (there is a 3-month interest penalty for bonds redeemed within the first five years of issue).
Series I
- Issued at full face value.
- Available in denominations of $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000.
- Limited to annual purchases of $30,000 face value amount per person, per calendar year.
- Offer a real rate of return over and above inflation.
- Exempt from state and local income taxes.
- There are no guaranteed levels of earnings.
- Bonds accumulate interest for a maximum of 30 years.
- Bonds can be redeemed after 12 months on bonds issued after 2/1/03 (there is a 3-month interest penalty for bonds redeemed within the first 5 years of issue).
To purchase either a Series EE or Series I Savings Bond, click here. For more information, call or visit any one of our convenient Financial Service Centers located throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
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