Treasury Bonds
We sell Treasury Bonds for a term of either 20 or 30 years.
Bonds pay a fixed rate of interest every six months until they mature.
You can hold a bond until it matures or sell it before it matures.
Treasury Bonds are not the same as U.S. savings bonds
EE Bonds, I Bonds, and HH Bonds are U.S. savings bonds. For information, see U.S. Savings Bonds.
Bonds at a Glance
| Now issued in | Electronic form only |
|---|---|
| Matures in | 20 or 30 years |
| Interest rate | The rate is fixed at auction. It does not vary over the life of the bond. It is never less than 0.125%. See Interest rates of recent bond auctions. |
| Interest paid | Every six months until maturity |
| Minimum purchase | $100 |
| In increments of | $100 |
| Maximum purchase | $10 million (non-competitive bid) 35% of offering amount (competitive bid) (See Buying a Treasury marketable security for information on types of bids.) |
| Auction frequency | 4 per year (original issue) 8 per year (reopenings) See the Auction calendar for specific dates. |
| Taxes | Federal tax due each year on interest earned No state or local taxes |
| Eligible for STRIPS? | Yes |
How do I ... for a bond
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Department of the Treasury
Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Attention: Auctions
3201 Pennsy Drive, Building E
Landover, MD 20785
Call Us
For general inquiries, please call us at 844-284-2676 (toll free)