Released on May 22, 1997
Finance Minister Janice MacKinnon announced today that SaskatchewanSavings Bonds (SSB) Series VI will go on sale from June 14-28.
"SSBs continue to offer a sound, safe and secure way for Saskatchewan
residents to invest in the future of their province," MacKinnon said.
"Today, Saskatchewan people hold more than $1.3 billion in SSBs,
representing the highest investment per capita in savings bonds of any
Canadian province."
SSBs are fully guaranteed by the province and available to Saskatchewan
residents only. The interest rate on the bonds will never drop below
the initial rate, but may go up depending on market conditions.
Available in $100 denominations, they are redeemable annually without
penalty for the full amount plus interest.
"The only change in this year's program is the introduction of a
$250,000 purchase limit per investor, as other provinces have with
their savings bond offerings," MacKinnon said. "With our budget
balanced, our debt falling and borrowing needs declining, the province
believes the time is appropriate to focus the program on the average
Saskatchewan investor.
"We will maintain our long-term commitment to these investors who have
come to rely on SSBs as an important part of their financial plans."
MacKinnon noted that Series I SSBs mature this year. Bondholders can
rollover up to an additional $250,000 of their maturing bonds into new
Series VI SSBs.
The interest rate for Series VI will be announced closer to the
starting sale date of June 14.
Saskatchewan Savings Bonds Series VI will be available from any local
credit union, chartered bank, trust company, investment dealer or
authorized agent in Saskatchewan.
Customers with any questions about Saskatchewan Savings Bonds can call
1-800-667-4000.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Podbielski
Communications Division
Saskatchewan Finance
Phone: (306) 787-6578