These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1973 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2003). 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 1973 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued September 1973 is now worth 7.0 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2003 and has been frozen at $518.24 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 1973 | $129.56 | $259.12 | $518.24 | $5,182.40 | Stopped earning | Jan 2003 |
| February 1973 | $129.89 | $259.78 | $519.56 | $5,195.60 | Stopped earning | Feb 2003 |
| March 1973 | $129.89 | $259.78 | $519.56 | $5,195.60 | Stopped earning | Mar 2003 |
| April 1973 | $129.89 | $259.78 | $519.56 | $5,195.60 | Stopped earning | Apr 2003 |
| May 1973 | $129.89 | $259.78 | $519.56 | $5,195.60 | Stopped earning | May 2003 |
| June 1973 | $130.20 | $260.40 | $520.80 | $5,208.00 | Stopped earning | Jun 2003 |
| July 1973 | $131.46 | $262.92 | $525.84 | $5,258.40 | Stopped earning | Jul 2003 |
| August 1973 | $131.74 | $263.48 | $526.96 | $5,269.60 | Stopped earning | Aug 2003 |
| September 1973 | $131.76 | $263.52 | $527.04 | $5,270.40 | Stopped earning | Sep 2003 |
| October 1973 | $131.76 | $263.52 | $527.04 | $5,270.40 | Stopped earning | Oct 2003 |
| November 1973 | $131.76 | $263.52 | $527.04 | $5,270.40 | Stopped earning | Nov 2003 |
| December 1973 | $128.48 | $256.96 | $513.92 | $5,139.20 | Stopped earning | Dec 2003 |
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 1973 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1973 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1973 is worth $513.92 to $527.04, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1973 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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