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.
EE BONDS ISSUED SINCE MAY 1995: Since interest rates can change every six months, it is virtually impossible to predict when your bond will reach itâs original maturity (face value). A brief guideline is if the bond was earning an average rate of 5% per year, it would take approximately 14 1/2 years to reach face value. A bond earning interest at a rate of 6%, compounded semi-annually would take no more than 12 years to reach face value. good news! effective may 1, 2004, bonds are guaranteed to be worth at least it's face value at 20 years.