263 Your guide to War Savings Issued for your information by The National Savings Committee 3% Savings Bonds (1955-65) An excellent medium-term security. (No limit to holdings.) Available in units of £100 or any higher multiple of £50 through any Bank or Stockbroker. Interest accrues from date of purchase and is payable half-yearly. There are separate issues (Maximum subscription £1,000), for the Post Office and Trustee Savings Banks available in units of £25, or any higher multiple of £5. 21/2% National War Bonds (1949-51) An ideal short-term security.