These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1941 has passed final maturity (from May 1981). Holding them longer adds nothing, so most owners cash them. If you haven't reported the interest yet, it was taxable for the year the bond matured. How to cash them · Taxes
Key facts about 1941 Series E bonds
- Series E bonds from these years were the savings bonds of World War II, sold first as Defense Bonds and, after Pearl Harbor, as War Bonds.
- A $100 bond issued December 1941 is now worth 5.0 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in May 1981 and has been frozen at $362.36 since. Every month it stays uncashed earns nothing.
- It was already worth more than its $100 face value when Treasury's records begin (May 1992).
Value by issue month
| Issue month | $25 bond | $50 bond | $100 bond | $1,000 bond | Status | Final maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1941 | $90.59 | $181.18 | $362.36 | $3,623.60 | Stopped earning | May 1981 |
| June 1941 | $91.96 | $183.92 | $367.84 | $3,678.40 | Stopped earning | Jun 1981 |
| July 1941 | $91.96 | $183.92 | $367.84 | $3,678.40 | Stopped earning | Jul 1981 |
| August 1941 | $91.96 | $183.92 | $367.84 | $3,678.40 | Stopped earning | Aug 1981 |
| September 1941 | $91.96 | $183.92 | $367.84 | $3,678.40 | Stopped earning | Sep 1981 |
| October 1941 | $91.96 | $183.92 | $367.84 | $3,678.40 | Stopped earning | Oct 1981 |
| November 1941 | $92.86 | $185.72 | $371.44 | $3,714.40 | Stopped earning | Nov 1981 |
| December 1941 | $94.35 | $188.70 | $377.40 | $3,774.00 | Stopped earning | Dec 1981 |
Values as of October 2026. Other face values are proportional: a $200 bond is worth twice the $100 value. Click a month to open it in the calculator.
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Questions about 1941 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1941 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1941 is worth $362.36 to $377.40, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1941 Series E bonds still earn interest?
No. They have all reached final maturity and stopped earning interest.
Is the value before tax?
Yes. Savings bond interest is subject to federal income tax but not state or local income tax.
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