These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1959 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1999). 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 1959 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued January 1959 is now worth 10.2 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1999 and has been frozen at $766.12 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 1959 | $191.53 | $383.06 | $766.12 | $7,661.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 1999 |
| February 1959 | $191.53 | $383.06 | $766.12 | $7,661.20 | Stopped earning | Feb 1999 |
| March 1959 | $191.53 | $383.06 | $766.12 | $7,661.20 | Stopped earning | Mar 1999 |
| April 1959 | $191.53 | $383.06 | $766.12 | $7,661.20 | Stopped earning | Apr 1999 |
| May 1959 | $191.53 | $383.06 | $766.12 | $7,661.20 | Stopped earning | May 1999 |
| June 1959 | $187.88 | $375.76 | $751.52 | $7,515.20 | Stopped earning | Jun 1999 |
| July 1959 | $187.88 | $375.76 | $751.52 | $7,515.20 | Stopped earning | Jul 1999 |
| August 1959 | $186.01 | $372.02 | $744.04 | $7,440.40 | Stopped earning | Aug 1999 |
| September 1959 | $188.10 | $376.20 | $752.40 | $7,524.00 | Stopped earning | Sep 1999 |
| October 1959 | $188.10 | $376.20 | $752.40 | $7,524.00 | Stopped earning | Oct 1999 |
| November 1959 | $188.10 | $376.20 | $752.40 | $7,524.00 | Stopped earning | Nov 1999 |
| December 1959 | $188.50 | $377.00 | $754.00 | $7,540.00 | Stopped earning | Dec 1999 |
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 1959 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1959 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1959 is worth $744.04 to $766.12, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1959 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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