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Press releaseFIRST PREMIUM BOND JACKPOT WINNER OF 200402 January 2004
One lucky resident from Berkshire 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 on New Year's Day in person by Agent Million, the mystery person who pays a personal visit to the winner to give them the good news. This is Berkshire's first £1 million Premium Bond jackpot winner since the top prize was introduced in 1994, and January's winner becomes the 118th Premium Bond millionaire overall. This month's winning jackpot number was purchased in September 1996. 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. The popularity of Premium Bonds has grown dramatically over the past five years as the amount invested has doubled to £23 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 January 2004 are:
Since the first draw in 1957, ERNIE has given away over 107 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 using the Premium Bond prize checker. ENDS Notes to Editors
Media team The numbers below are for media use only. Customers wishing to contact NS&I can find details here.
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