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.
How long does it take for a Patriot Bond to mature? How long does it take for a Series EE savings bond to mature? A Patriot Bond and a Series EE bond are the same thing. If by mature you mean stop paying interest, the answer is 30 years. On the other hand, if by mature you mean reach face value, it depends on when the bond was issued. New ones issued today are guaranteed to reach face value in 20 years, but it could happen faster than that if interest rates go up.