These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1957 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1997). 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 1957 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued July 1957 is now worth 10.9 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- The issue month matters a lot this year: a $100 bond from July is worth $820.32, but one from December only $723.88 (12% less), because bonds issued in different months earn under different interest terms.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1997 and has been frozen at $798.24 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 1957 | $199.56 | $399.12 | $798.24 | $7,982.40 | Stopped earning | Jan 1997 |
| February 1957 | $199.90 | $399.80 | $799.60 | $7,996.00 | Stopped earning | Feb 1997 |
| March 1957 | $199.90 | $399.80 | $799.60 | $7,996.00 | Stopped earning | Mar 1997 |
| April 1957 | $199.90 | $399.80 | $799.60 | $7,996.00 | Stopped earning | Apr 1997 |
| May 1957 | $199.90 | $399.80 | $799.60 | $7,996.00 | Stopped earning | May 1997 |
| June 1957 | $202.72 | $405.44 | $810.88 | $8,108.80 | Stopped earning | Jun 1997 |
| July 1957 | $205.08 | $410.16 | $820.32 | $8,203.20 | Stopped earning | Jul 1997 |
| August 1957 | $205.07 | $410.14 | $820.28 | $8,202.80 | Stopped earning | Aug 1997 |
| September 1957 | $205.07 | $410.14 | $820.28 | $8,202.80 | Stopped earning | Sep 1997 |
| October 1957 | $205.07 | $410.14 | $820.28 | $8,202.80 | Stopped earning | Oct 1997 |
| November 1957 | $205.07 | $410.14 | $820.28 | $8,202.80 | Stopped earning | Nov 1997 |
| December 1957 | $180.97 | $361.94 | $723.88 | $7,238.80 | Stopped earning | Dec 1997 |
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 1957 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1957 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1957 is worth $723.88 to $820.32, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Why are some 1957 Series E bonds worth more than others?
Bonds issued in different months of 1957 earn under different interest terms. As of October 2026 a $100 bond from July is worth $820.32 versus $723.88 for December. Always check the exact issue month on your bond.
Do 1957 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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