News and Notes The maximum limit for noncompetitive bids for a bill has been raised to $5 million from $1 million. We now sell TIPS in three terms: 5 years, 10 years, and 20 years. Treasury is calling a 30-year bond issued in November 1979.

Treasury bills, Treasury notes, Treasury bonds, and TIPS provide steady income along with convenience, flexibility, and uncommon safety.

Overview Bills   --   Notes   --   Bonds   --   TIPS

Frequently Asked Questions

Purchase Methods TreasuryDirect Popular with individual and other investors, this program allows you to buy Treasury bills, notes, and TIPS directly from the government, without a bank or broker.

Commercial Book-Entry System In this system, large- and small-scale investors, including individuals, buy Treasury bills, notes, bonds, and TIPS from banks and brokers.

Auctions and Rates All About Auctions Schedules and results, 1970s to the present.

Rate Information How Treasury securities are performing, compared to other investments.

Miscellaneous Matters Forms Download or order forms for securities held in TreasuryDirect or in paper form.

Frauds, Phonies, and Scams Don't be hoodwinked by a con artist.

Treasury Buyback Program The government may want to redeem your security before it matures.

Rules and Regulations