These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1947 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1987). 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 1947 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1947 is now worth 7.0 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1987 and has been frozen at $493.52 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 1947 | $123.38 | $246.76 | $493.52 | $4,935.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 1987 |
| February 1947 | $123.38 | $246.76 | $493.52 | $4,935.20 | Stopped earning | Feb 1987 |
| March 1947 | $123.38 | $246.76 | $493.52 | $4,935.20 | Stopped earning | Mar 1987 |
| April 1947 | $123.38 | $246.76 | $493.52 | $4,935.20 | Stopped earning | Apr 1987 |
| May 1947 | $124.57 | $249.14 | $498.28 | $4,982.80 | Stopped earning | May 1987 |
| June 1947 | $126.57 | $253.14 | $506.28 | $5,062.80 | Stopped earning | Jun 1987 |
| July 1947 | $126.57 | $253.14 | $506.28 | $5,062.80 | Stopped earning | Jul 1987 |
| August 1947 | $126.57 | $253.14 | $506.28 | $5,062.80 | Stopped earning | Aug 1987 |
| September 1947 | $126.57 | $253.14 | $506.28 | $5,062.80 | Stopped earning | Sep 1987 |
| October 1947 | $126.57 | $253.14 | $506.28 | $5,062.80 | Stopped earning | Oct 1987 |
| November 1947 | $129.34 | $258.68 | $517.36 | $5,173.60 | Stopped earning | Nov 1987 |
| December 1947 | $131.41 | $262.82 | $525.64 | $5,256.40 | Stopped earning | Dec 1987 |
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 1947 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1947 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1947 is worth $493.52 to $525.64, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1947 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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