These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1951 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1991). 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 1951 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1951 is now worth 9.1 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1991 and has been frozen at $650.40 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 1951 | $162.60 | $325.20 | $650.40 | $6,504.00 | Stopped earning | Jan 1991 |
| February 1951 | $162.60 | $325.20 | $650.40 | $6,504.00 | Stopped earning | Feb 1991 |
| March 1951 | $162.60 | $325.20 | $650.40 | $6,504.00 | Stopped earning | Mar 1991 |
| April 1951 | $162.60 | $325.20 | $650.40 | $6,504.00 | Stopped earning | Apr 1991 |
| May 1951 | $164.16 | $328.32 | $656.64 | $6,566.40 | Stopped earning | May 1991 |
| June 1951 | $166.61 | $333.22 | $666.44 | $6,664.40 | Stopped earning | Jun 1991 |
| July 1951 | $166.60 | $333.20 | $666.40 | $6,664.00 | Stopped earning | Jul 1991 |
| August 1951 | $166.60 | $333.20 | $666.40 | $6,664.00 | Stopped earning | Aug 1991 |
| September 1951 | $166.60 | $333.20 | $666.40 | $6,664.00 | Stopped earning | Sep 1991 |
| October 1951 | $166.60 | $333.20 | $666.40 | $6,664.00 | Stopped earning | Oct 1991 |
| November 1951 | $168.23 | $336.46 | $672.92 | $6,729.20 | Stopped earning | Nov 1991 |
| December 1951 | $170.65 | $341.30 | $682.60 | $6,826.00 | Stopped earning | Dec 1991 |
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 1951 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1951 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1951 is worth $650.40 to $682.60, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1951 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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