These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1952 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1992). 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 1952 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1952 is now worth 9.5 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1992 and has been frozen at $682.64 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 1952 | $170.66 | $341.32 | $682.64 | $6,826.40 | Stopped earning | Jan 1992 |
| February 1952 | $170.66 | $341.32 | $682.64 | $6,826.40 | Stopped earning | Feb 1992 |
| March 1952 | $170.66 | $341.32 | $682.64 | $6,826.40 | Stopped earning | Mar 1992 |
| April 1952 | $170.66 | $341.32 | $682.64 | $6,826.40 | Stopped earning | Apr 1992 |
| May 1952 | $173.38 | $346.76 | $693.52 | $6,935.20 | Stopped earning | May 1992 |
| June 1952 | $173.78 | $347.56 | $695.12 | $6,951.20 | Stopped earning | Jun 1992 |
| July 1952 | $173.78 | $347.56 | $695.12 | $6,951.20 | Stopped earning | Jul 1992 |
| August 1952 | $173.78 | $347.56 | $695.12 | $6,951.20 | Stopped earning | Aug 1992 |
| September 1952 | $175.46 | $350.92 | $701.84 | $7,018.40 | Stopped earning | Sep 1992 |
| October 1952 | $177.69 | $355.38 | $710.76 | $7,107.60 | Stopped earning | Oct 1992 |
| November 1952 | $177.66 | $355.32 | $710.64 | $7,106.40 | Stopped earning | Nov 1992 |
| December 1952 | $178.14 | $356.28 | $712.56 | $7,125.60 | Stopped earning | Dec 1992 |
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 1952 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1952 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1952 is worth $682.64 to $712.56, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1952 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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