These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1955 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1995). 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 1955 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1955 is now worth 10.0 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1995 and has been frozen at $710.12 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 1955 | $177.53 | $355.06 | $710.12 | $7,101.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 1995 |
| February 1955 | $177.53 | $355.06 | $710.12 | $7,101.20 | Stopped earning | Feb 1995 |
| March 1955 | $179.26 | $358.52 | $717.04 | $7,170.40 | Stopped earning | Mar 1995 |
| April 1955 | $181.57 | $363.14 | $726.28 | $7,262.80 | Stopped earning | Apr 1995 |
| May 1955 | $181.57 | $363.14 | $726.28 | $7,262.80 | Stopped earning | May 1995 |
| June 1955 | $182.05 | $364.10 | $728.20 | $7,282.00 | Stopped earning | Jun 1995 |
| July 1955 | $182.05 | $364.10 | $728.20 | $7,282.00 | Stopped earning | Jul 1995 |
| August 1955 | $182.05 | $364.10 | $728.20 | $7,282.00 | Stopped earning | Aug 1995 |
| September 1955 | $183.82 | $367.64 | $735.28 | $7,352.80 | Stopped earning | Sep 1995 |
| October 1955 | $186.29 | $372.58 | $745.16 | $7,451.60 | Stopped earning | Oct 1995 |
| November 1955 | $186.29 | $372.58 | $745.16 | $7,451.60 | Stopped earning | Nov 1995 |
| December 1955 | $186.79 | $373.58 | $747.16 | $7,471.60 | Stopped earning | Dec 1995 |
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 1955 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1955 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1955 is worth $710.12 to $747.16, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1955 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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