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.
Both electronic and paper versions of Series I savings bonds are purchased at face value and earn interest until they are redeemed or reach maturity. You must hold Series I bonds for at least 12 months before redeeming them. Series I savings bonds will continue to earn interest for up to 30 years. They will cease paying interest once they have matured.