General Information
Savings Bonds come in eight values: $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. After purchase, the holder must wait at least six months before cashing it in, when they will receive the capital plus some interest. The maturity periods can vary. For example, if you buy a bond with a value of $50 for $25, you'll have to wait at least 17 years to get back your investment from the government. Though you are able to wait as long as you want to get your money back, the longer you wait, the greater interest you earn. Savings Bonds are protected because they are secured by the U.S. government. The principal and earned interest are registered with the Treasury Department, so if a bond is lost, stolen, or destroyed they can be replaced at no cost.
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