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Press releasePREMIUM BOND JACKPOT WINNER IN SEVENTH DEVON01 December 2003
One lucky resident from Devon is £1 million richer today after winning this month's Premium Bonds jackpot. The winner - whose identity is being kept a closely guarded secret - was told last night in person by Agent Million, the mystery person who pays a personal visit to the winner to give them the good news. This is Devon's fourth £1 million Premium Bond jackpot winner since the top prize was introduced in 1994, and December's winner becomes the 117th Premium Bond millionaire overall. This month's winning jackpot number was purchased in January 1998. The prize fund rate is currently 2.15% per annum tax free, equivalent to 2.69% p.a. gross for a basic rate tax payer and 3.58% p.a. gross for a higher rate tax payer. In Devon, 495,000 people own Premium Bonds worth £568 million. There are approximately 5,800 unclaimed prizes in the region, worth just over £346,000. The popularity of Premium Bonds has grown dramatically over the past five years as the amount invested has doubled to £22 billion. Like all National Savings and Investments (NS&I) products, Premium Bonds offer investors 100% security, backed by HM Treasury, as well as the sense of fun that comes from winning tax free prizes. The number and value of prizes awarded in December 2003 are:
Since the first draw in 1957, ERNIE has given away over 106 million prizes worth £6.8 billion. Prizes range from £50 to £1million. There is currently £23 million in unclaimed prizes. There is no time limit on claiming prizes. Premium Bond investors can check to see if they have won by logging on to www.nsandi.com and using the Premium Bond prize checker. ENDS Notes to EditorsThe lucky jackpot winner becomes ERNIE's 117th Premium Bond millionaire. December's jackpot winner holds a total of £5,000 Premium Bonds. Pictures of ERNIE are available from the NS&I Media Team. Further information on National Savings and Investments (NS&I), including press releases and product information, is available on the website at www.nsandi.com. You can also contact the NS&I Media Team. NS&I has a number of spokespeople available for interviews and our experienced radio team is available via our ISDN line: 020 7602 4522.
Media team The numbers below are for media use only. Customers wishing to contact NS&I can find details here.
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