The ministry issued bonds with one, two, three and five-year maturities and interests of up to 4.75% a year. One-year bonds carry an interest of 3.5%, two-year bonds carry an interest of 4%, three-year bonds carry an interest of 4.25% and five-year bonds carry an interest of 4.75%
Nearly 17,000 people bought government bonds in July. The bonds cost RON1 a piece and income from interests is not subject to taxation.
The finance ministry said it was planning to issue bonds to the general population on a monthly basis this year given high demand.