These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1965 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2005). 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 1965 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued January 1965 is now worth 12.5 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- The issue month matters a lot this year: a $100 bond from January is worth $936.44, but one from December only $512.48 (45% less), because bonds issued in different months earn under different interest terms.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2005 and has been frozen at $936.44 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 1965 | $234.11 | $468.22 | $936.44 | $9,364.40 | Stopped earning | Jan 2005 |
| February 1965 | $214.74 | $429.48 | $858.96 | $8,589.60 | Stopped earning | Feb 2005 |
| March 1965 | $215.79 | $431.58 | $863.16 | $8,631.60 | Stopped earning | Mar 2005 |
| April 1965 | $215.77 | $431.54 | $863.08 | $8,630.80 | Stopped earning | Apr 2005 |
| May 1965 | $215.77 | $431.54 | $863.08 | $8,630.80 | Stopped earning | May 2005 |
| June 1965 | $185.97 | $371.94 | $743.88 | $7,438.80 | Stopped earning | Jun 2005 |
| July 1965 | $185.97 | $371.94 | $743.88 | $7,438.80 | Stopped earning | Jul 2005 |
| August 1965 | $183.08 | $366.16 | $732.32 | $7,323.20 | Stopped earning | Aug 2005 |
| September 1965 | $184.03 | $368.06 | $736.12 | $7,361.20 | Stopped earning | Sep 2005 |
| October 1965 | $184.03 | $368.06 | $736.12 | $7,361.20 | Stopped earning | Oct 2005 |
| November 1965 | $184.03 | $368.06 | $736.12 | $7,361.20 | Stopped earning | Nov 2005 |
| December 1965 | $128.12 | $256.24 | $512.48 | $5,124.80 | 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 1965 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1965 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1965 is worth $512.48 to $936.44, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Why are some 1965 Series E bonds worth more than others?
Bonds issued in different months of 1965 earn under different interest terms. As of October 2026 a $100 bond from January is worth $936.44 versus $512.48 for December. Always check the exact issue month on your bond.
Do 1965 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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