The Reserve Bank of India has opened the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24 series I for subscription, with a closing date of June 24. The issue will be available in two tranches in FY24; series II opens for subscription on September 11 and closes on September 15, 2023. The bonds are government securities that are redeemed in cash on maturity and carry a sovereign guarantee. Interest will be credited semi-annually to the bank account of the investor at a rate of 2.5%. Investors who subscribe online are offered a discount of Rs. 50 per gram of gold.