These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1945 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1985). 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 1945 Series E bonds
- 1945 Series E bonds are World War II war bonds.
- A $100 bond issued December 1945 is now worth 6.3 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1985 and has been frozen at $441.88 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 1945 | $110.47 | $220.94 | $441.88 | $4,418.80 | Stopped earning | Jan 1985 |
| February 1945 | $110.47 | $220.94 | $441.88 | $4,418.80 | Stopped earning | Feb 1985 |
| March 1945 | $110.47 | $220.94 | $441.88 | $4,418.80 | Stopped earning | Mar 1985 |
| April 1945 | $110.47 | $220.94 | $441.88 | $4,418.80 | Stopped earning | Apr 1985 |
| May 1945 | $111.54 | $223.08 | $446.16 | $4,461.60 | Stopped earning | May 1985 |
| June 1945 | $113.33 | $226.66 | $453.32 | $4,533.20 | Stopped earning | Jun 1985 |
| July 1945 | $113.33 | $226.66 | $453.32 | $4,533.20 | Stopped earning | Jul 1985 |
| August 1945 | $113.33 | $226.66 | $453.32 | $4,533.20 | Stopped earning | Aug 1985 |
| September 1945 | $113.33 | $226.66 | $453.32 | $4,533.20 | Stopped earning | Sep 1985 |
| October 1945 | $113.33 | $226.66 | $453.32 | $4,533.20 | Stopped earning | Oct 1985 |
| November 1945 | $114.43 | $228.86 | $457.72 | $4,577.20 | Stopped earning | Nov 1985 |
| December 1945 | $117.28 | $234.56 | $469.12 | $4,691.20 | Stopped earning | Dec 1985 |
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 1945 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1945 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1945 is worth $441.88 to $469.12, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1945 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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