31 CFR § 359.49 - What is the issue date of a book-entry Series I savings bond?

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section_name: "What is the issue date of a book-entry Series I savings bond?"
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part_name: "OFFERING OF UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS, SERIES I"
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# 359.49 What is the issue date of a book-entry Series I savings bond?

The issue date of a book-entry Series I savings bond is the first day of the month in which the security posts to the current holdings of the account owner.

[69 FR 50308, Aug. 16, 2004]