Because my husband, a city man before he became a Squadron Leader, says it is the soundest investment anybody can make. Because £5 is such a convenient sum to invest at a time— and that regular half-yearly interest is useful. Because I'm thinking of my grandchildren —and this is the least an old woman like me can do to help to win the war. WHY WE BUY 3% DEFENCE BONDS 3% DEFENCE BONDS. Can be bought for cash in units of £5 from any Bank, Stockbroker, Post Office or ments with Interest half-yearly and Income Tax not from it at source.