How long does it take to sell a treasury bill?

We sell Treasury Bills (Bills) for terms ranging from four weeks to 52 weeks. Bills are sold at a discount or at par (face value). When the bill matures, you are paid its face value. You can hold a bill until it matures or sell it before it matures.

When did Treasury stop publishing the 30-year constant maturity series?

View the Daily Treasury Bill Rates Treasury ceased publication of the 30-year constant maturity series on February 18, 2002 and resumed that series on February 9, 2006.

How long does a government debt last?

A short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. government with a maturity up to one year, commonly as one month, three months or six months (labeled as four, 13, or 26 weeks). Sold in increments of $1,000 up to $5 million. Do not make interest payments; instead, soldby at a discount from par, and the appreciation is redeemed upon maturity.