A TEESSIDE man has been made a millionaire after his Premium Bond scooped the big prize.
The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, bought his Premium Bond totaling £30,000, in July 1998.
He said: "I can't believe I have won. Over the years I have invested much of my savings in Premium Bonds hoping for a big win. I never thought I would end up being the jackpot winner. This money will certainly help me and my family in the future."
Premium Bonds are an investment where, instead of interest payments, investors have the chance to win tax-free prizes.
They were launched by Harold Macmillan, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his 1956 budget.
There is no time limit for claiming prizes and Premium Bond investors can check to see if they have won by visiting nsandi.com and using the Premium Bond prize checker on the homepage.
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