OVER $250 MILLION INVESTED IN BONDS

Saskatchewan residents demonstrated their confidence in the Province this year by purchasing $256.8 million worth of Saskatchewan Savings Bonds in June.

With this latest sale, the amount of bonds held by Saskatchewan residents stands at approximately $328.7 million.

"These bonds offer Saskatchewan people a safe and secure way to invest in the future of the province," Finance Minister Andrew Thomson said.

The province paid $10.8 million in interest to more than 20,000 residents in approximately 500 Saskatchewan communities this year. Since 1992, more than $823.9 million in interest has been paid to holders of Saskatchewan Savings Bonds.

The bonds offer a secure investment at competitive interest rates. This year's rate was set at 4 per cent. Bonds were sold between June 10th and 26th of this year.

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For More Information, Contact:

Lorri Thacyk Finance Regina Phone: (306) 787-6605