These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1953 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1993). 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 1953 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued January 1953 is now worth 9.5 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- The issue month matters a lot this year: a $100 bond from January is worth $712.56, but one from March only $653.52 (8% less), because bonds issued in different months earn under different interest terms.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1993 and has been frozen at $712.56 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 1953 | $178.14 | $356.28 | $712.56 | $7,125.60 | Stopped earning | Jan 1993 |
| February 1953 | $178.14 | $356.28 | $712.56 | $7,125.60 | Stopped earning | Feb 1993 |
| March 1953 | $163.38 | $326.76 | $653.52 | $6,535.20 | Stopped earning | Mar 1993 |
| April 1953 | $165.41 | $330.82 | $661.64 | $6,616.40 | Stopped earning | Apr 1993 |
| May 1953 | $165.41 | $330.82 | $661.64 | $6,616.40 | Stopped earning | May 1993 |
| June 1953 | $165.81 | $331.62 | $663.24 | $6,632.40 | Stopped earning | Jun 1993 |
| July 1953 | $165.81 | $331.62 | $663.24 | $6,632.40 | Stopped earning | Jul 1993 |
| August 1953 | $165.81 | $331.62 | $663.24 | $6,632.40 | Stopped earning | Aug 1993 |
| September 1953 | $166.33 | $332.66 | $665.32 | $6,653.20 | Stopped earning | Sep 1993 |
| October 1953 | $168.43 | $336.86 | $673.72 | $6,737.20 | Stopped earning | Oct 1993 |
| November 1953 | $168.44 | $336.88 | $673.76 | $6,737.60 | Stopped earning | Nov 1993 |
| December 1953 | $168.86 | $337.72 | $675.44 | $6,754.40 | Stopped earning | Dec 1993 |
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 1953 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1953 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1953 is worth $653.52 to $712.56, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Why are some 1953 Series E bonds worth more than others?
Bonds issued in different months of 1953 earn under different interest terms. As of October 2026 a $100 bond from January is worth $712.56 versus $653.52 for March. Always check the exact issue month on your bond.
Do 1953 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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