£1 million premium bond win for Shropshire resident
Shropshire has a new millionaire after a lucky individual won a prize draw jackpot.
The first number drawn winning the first Premium Bonds £1 million of the month, 116WA622775, belongs to a man from Shropshire. The winner holds £30,000 in Premium Bonds and bought the winning bond just under 15 years ago in October 2006, making him the third Premium Bonds millionaire from the county.
It was a lucky month for Shropshire with one other holder claiming a prize of £100,000 – that individual has a holding of £40,000 in the scheme.
There was also a £1 million winner from Bristol.
Ian Ackerley, NS&I chief executive, said: “We are absolutely delighted for our winners from Shropshire and Bristol. The length of time since the winning Bonds were purchased debunks a common myth that only the newest Premium Bonds win prizes.
“It goes to show that all Premium Bonds holders are in with a chance at winning the top prize, even if their Bonds were not purchased recently. The length of time that our two winners held their Bonds will make their wins all the more special and shows the lasting appeal of Premium Bonds.”
