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Last Updated: Tuesday, 3 May, 2005, 08:17 GMT 09:17 UK
Bond holder celebrates £1m prize
A lucky Berkshire resident was celebrating this week after scooping the £1m tax-free Premium Bond jackpot.

The person, who has asked not to be named, bought the winning Bond - 6TY523006 - in April 2004.

The lucky jackpot winner, who becomes the 134th Premium Bond millionaire, holds Bonds worth £30,000.

Nationally, some 23 million people own Premium Bonds worth £26bn. They are put into a monthly draw, where people can win cash prizes of up to a £1m.




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