These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1950 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1990). 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 1950 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1950 is now worth 8.2 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1990 and has been frozen at $588.24 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 1950 | $147.06 | $294.12 | $588.24 | $5,882.40 | Stopped earning | Jan 1990 |
| February 1950 | $147.06 | $294.12 | $588.24 | $5,882.40 | Stopped earning | Feb 1990 |
| March 1950 | $147.06 | $294.12 | $588.24 | $5,882.40 | Stopped earning | Mar 1990 |
| April 1950 | $147.06 | $294.12 | $588.24 | $5,882.40 | Stopped earning | Apr 1990 |
| May 1950 | $148.48 | $296.96 | $593.92 | $5,939.20 | Stopped earning | May 1990 |
| June 1950 | $150.53 | $301.06 | $602.12 | $6,021.20 | Stopped earning | Jun 1990 |
| July 1950 | $150.53 | $301.06 | $602.12 | $6,021.20 | Stopped earning | Jul 1990 |
| August 1950 | $150.53 | $301.06 | $602.12 | $6,021.20 | Stopped earning | Aug 1990 |
| September 1950 | $150.53 | $301.06 | $602.12 | $6,021.20 | Stopped earning | Sep 1990 |
| October 1950 | $150.53 | $301.06 | $602.12 | $6,021.20 | Stopped earning | Oct 1990 |
| November 1950 | $151.99 | $303.98 | $607.96 | $6,079.60 | Stopped earning | Nov 1990 |
| December 1950 | $154.26 | $308.52 | $617.04 | $6,170.40 | Stopped earning | Dec 1990 |
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 1950 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1950 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1950 is worth $588.24 to $617.04, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1950 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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