Nonmarketable US Government Securities

Question 1

Series EE

Answer 1

Earn a fixed-rate of interest for 30 years, issued at FV, $25 denominations, min. 1 year (incurs 3 month interest charge until 5 years), interest is compounded monthly and only taxable federally

Question 2

Series HH

Answer 2

Only obtained in exchange for maturing EEs but now discontinued

Question 3

Series I

Answer 3

Provides protection against purchasing power by earning a real rate of interest. Accrual security (interest added to principal every month but not paid out into maturity)