These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1968 has passed final maturity (from Jan 1998). 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 1968 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued December 1968 is now worth 7.3 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 1998 and has been frozen at $525.12 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 1968 | $131.28 | $262.56 | $525.12 | $5,251.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 1998 |
| February 1968 | $131.28 | $262.56 | $525.12 | $5,251.20 | Stopped earning | Feb 1998 |
| March 1968 | $131.28 | $262.56 | $525.12 | $5,251.20 | Stopped earning | Mar 1998 |
| April 1968 | $131.28 | $262.56 | $525.12 | $5,251.20 | Stopped earning | Apr 1998 |
| May 1968 | $132.57 | $265.14 | $530.28 | $5,302.80 | Stopped earning | May 1998 |
| June 1968 | $134.16 | $268.32 | $536.64 | $5,366.40 | Stopped earning | Jun 1998 |
| July 1968 | $134.14 | $268.28 | $536.56 | $5,365.60 | Stopped earning | Jul 1998 |
| August 1968 | $134.14 | $268.28 | $536.56 | $5,365.60 | Stopped earning | Aug 1998 |
| September 1968 | $134.14 | $268.28 | $536.56 | $5,365.60 | Stopped earning | Sep 1998 |
| October 1968 | $134.14 | $268.28 | $536.56 | $5,365.60 | Stopped earning | Oct 1998 |
| November 1968 | $135.44 | $270.88 | $541.76 | $5,417.60 | Stopped earning | Nov 1998 |
| December 1968 | $137.28 | $274.56 | $549.12 | $5,491.20 | Stopped earning | Dec 1998 |
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 1968 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1968 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1968 is worth $525.12 to $549.12, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1968 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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