Consumers have a hard time telling a genuine egg from a fake one. This is good news for unscrupulous entrepreneurs, who are even conducting three-day courses in the production of artificial eggs for less than S$150. A reporter with Hong Kong-based Chinese magazine East Week enrolled in one such course.
Series I bonds are sold at face value and mature after 30 years. Redemption rules are the same with Series I bonds as Series EE bonds. Series I bonds earn interest at a rate of 1.94% through Oct. 31, 2014.
Electronic Series EE bond do not have a face value that is double the purchase amount, although they do come with the same maturity value guarantees. Savings bonds continue to earn interest after reaching the guaranteed maturity value. A bond will continue to earn interest for up to 30 years after issue.