These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1944 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1984). 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 1944 Series E bonds
- 1944 Series E bonds are World War II war bonds.
- A $100 bond issued December 1944 is now worth 5.9 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1984 and has been frozen at $420.36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1944 | $105.09 | $210.18 | $420.36 | $4,203.60 | Stopped earning | Jan 1984 |
| February 1944 | $105.09 | $210.18 | $420.36 | $4,203.60 | Stopped earning | Feb 1984 |
| March 1944 | $105.09 | $210.18 | $420.36 | $4,203.60 | Stopped earning | Mar 1984 |
| April 1944 | $105.09 | $210.18 | $420.36 | $4,203.60 | Stopped earning | Apr 1984 |
| May 1944 | $106.11 | $212.22 | $424.44 | $4,244.40 | Stopped earning | May 1984 |
| June 1944 | $107.70 | $215.40 | $430.80 | $4,308.00 | Stopped earning | Jun 1984 |
| July 1944 | $107.70 | $215.40 | $430.80 | $4,308.00 | Stopped earning | Jul 1984 |
| August 1944 | $107.70 | $215.40 | $430.80 | $4,308.00 | Stopped earning | Aug 1984 |
| September 1944 | $107.70 | $215.40 | $430.80 | $4,308.00 | Stopped earning | Sep 1984 |
| October 1944 | $107.70 | $215.40 | $430.80 | $4,308.00 | Stopped earning | Oct 1984 |
| November 1944 | $108.75 | $217.50 | $435.00 | $4,350.00 | Stopped earning | Nov 1984 |
| December 1944 | $110.47 | $220.94 | $441.88 | $4,418.80 | Stopped earning | Dec 1984 |
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 1944 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1944 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1944 is worth $420.36 to $441.88, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1944 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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