201 £1,000,000,000 (Yes, it's a lot of money) In a little over two years all this money was invested in the previous issue of Savings Bonds. That's how attractive they are! Why are so many people putting their money into Savings Bonds? Some, because Savings Bonds offer so many advan- tages. Others, because Savings Bonds help the war effort and earn 3% into the bargain. All, because they have confidence in Britain's future prosperity and in the acknowledged worth of Savings Bonds as a security. Post Office & Trustee Savings Banks Issues.