To buy and manage bonds, you must open an online account with the United States Treasury.

Savings Bonds are issued by the United States Treasury and are considered a safe, long-term way to save money, set up an education fund, or make a gift that increases in value over time. There are two types of bonds – "I" or "EE."

I Savings Bond

• Paper Bonds offered in denominations of $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, and $5,000
• Electronic Bonds offered in denominations of $25 or more
  
• Bonds are sold at face value; i.e., you pay $50 for a $50 bond
• $5,000 maximum purchase in one calendar year
  
• Earns interest and protects you from inflation
• Issued as paper bond certificates or electronically to your designated account set up through the United States Treasury
  

EE Savings Bond

• Offered in denominations of $25 or more
  
• Bonds are sold at face value; i.e., you pay $50 for a $50 bond
• $5,000 maximum purchase in one calendar year
• Issued electronically to your designated account set up through the United States Treasury
  
• Paper bonds are no longer issued
  

Note:  The move to sell savings bonds online will not effect holders of paper savings bonds.  You can still redeem paper bonds at financial institutions after the transition.