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The U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and U.S. Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow announced the introduction of the redesigned $10 and $5 notes with improved safety features to curtail counterfeiting of U.S. currency. In 1996 the $100 dollar bill was designed, the $50 in 1997, and the $20 in 1998. The $10 and $5 will replace older notes gradually. The new dollars include security features such as a larger portrait, a watermark to the right of the portrait, a security
thread embedded to the right of the portrait on the $10 that glows orange in ultraviolet light and a security thread embedded to the left of the portrait on the $5 that glows blue in ultraviolet light. The words "USA FIVE" and a flag and "USA TEN" and a flag are printed on the threads respectively and can be seen from both sides of the notes when held up to bright light. To find out more information about this article at http://www.moneyfactory.com
Given the volatility of the stock market these days, it is comforting to know that U.S. Savings Bonds are still a viable savings alternative for all levels of investors. This is especially true for the I-bonds series since their earnings rate is a combination of a fixed rate, which will apply for the entire lifespan of the bond, and the current inflation rate. A 7.49 percent earnings rate for I bonds purchased between May and October 2000 will be in effect for the first six months of their issue. This earnings rate is a result of a 3.60 percent fixed rate of return added to the 3.82 percent annual rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price index for all urban Consumers (CPI-U). The U.S. Treasury has long encouraged Americans to invest in I-bonds since the purchasing power of their investment is guaranteed with an actual rate of return over and beyond inflation. I-bonds are easily purchased in various denominations: $50, $75, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000. This bond series can earn interest for up to 30 years and are exempt from both State and local income taxes. Federal income taxes are not levied until the bonds are either cashed or when they stop earning interest after 30 years.
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