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.
The current rate is 3% so 72/3 means it will take about 24 years to double or reach face value. The interest paid in the past was variable (I have those bonds). All EE savings bonds be it paper or non-paper will earn interest for 30 years. Therefore, you must cash your bonds at 30 years.