Oops, I should of said calendar year, not fiscal year.

Ya dirk-w, I think you nailed it.

That is what I thought and understood, however I wanted it make sure. I have sent money to them three times, so that means I have three bonds with the total not being over $10,000 for this fiscal year. Thanks all,

Sounds worth while checking into. Question: If I buy $1000 three different times one month apart, do I have three bonds, or one bond worth $3000? If it is one bond, what will the issue date be? Since there are issues about the bond that relate to the age, where does it end up at?