Patriot bonds are paper EE Bonds . They are inscribed with the words "Patriot Bond." The Patriot Bond is identical in every way to the paper EE Bond except that any EE Bond purchased through financial institutions after December 10, 2001 has the words "Patriot Bond" printed on the top half of the bond between the Social Security Number and issue date. All EE Bond terms and conditions apply.  Patriot Bonds offer Americans one more way to express their support for our nation's anti-terrorism efforts. Proceeds are deposited into a general fund that includes contributions to anti-terrorism efforts and spent according to law.