These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1961 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2001). 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 1961 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1961 is now worth 11.0 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2001 and has been frozen at $788.72 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 1961 | $197.18 | $394.36 | $788.72 | $7,887.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 2001 |
| February 1961 | $199.07 | $398.14 | $796.28 | $7,962.80 | Stopped earning | Feb 2001 |
| March 1961 | $201.37 | $402.74 | $805.48 | $8,054.80 | Stopped earning | Mar 2001 |
| April 1961 | $201.36 | $402.72 | $805.44 | $8,054.40 | Stopped earning | Apr 2001 |
| May 1961 | $201.36 | $402.72 | $805.44 | $8,054.40 | Stopped earning | May 2001 |
| June 1961 | $201.95 | $403.90 | $807.80 | $8,078.00 | Stopped earning | Jun 2001 |
| July 1961 | $201.95 | $403.90 | $807.80 | $8,078.00 | Stopped earning | Jul 2001 |
| August 1961 | $203.88 | $407.76 | $815.52 | $8,155.20 | Stopped earning | Aug 2001 |
| September 1961 | $206.17 | $412.34 | $824.68 | $8,246.80 | Stopped earning | Sep 2001 |
| October 1961 | $206.15 | $412.30 | $824.60 | $8,246.00 | Stopped earning | Oct 2001 |
| November 1961 | $206.15 | $412.30 | $824.60 | $8,246.00 | Stopped earning | Nov 2001 |
| December 1961 | $206.75 | $413.50 | $827.00 | $8,270.00 | Stopped earning | Dec 2001 |
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 1961 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1961 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1961 is worth $788.72 to $827.00, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1961 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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