These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series E bond issued in 1979 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2009). 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 1979 Series E bonds
- A $100 bond issued November 1979 is now worth 5.9 times its $75.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2009 and has been frozen at $433.12 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 1979 | $108.28 | $216.56 | $433.12 | $4,331.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 2009 |
| February 1979 | $108.28 | $216.56 | $433.12 | $4,331.20 | Stopped earning | Feb 2009 |
| March 1979 | $108.28 | $216.56 | $433.12 | $4,331.20 | Stopped earning | Mar 2009 |
| April 1979 | $108.28 | $216.56 | $433.12 | $4,331.20 | Stopped earning | Apr 2009 |
| May 1979 | $109.33 | $218.66 | $437.32 | $4,373.20 | Stopped earning | May 2009 |
| June 1979 | $109.59 | $219.18 | $438.36 | $4,383.60 | Stopped earning | Jun 2009 |
| July 1979 | $109.59 | $219.18 | $438.36 | $4,383.60 | Stopped earning | Jul 2009 |
| August 1979 | $109.59 | $219.18 | $438.36 | $4,383.60 | Stopped earning | Aug 2009 |
| September 1979 | $109.59 | $219.18 | $438.36 | $4,383.60 | Stopped earning | Sep 2009 |
| October 1979 | $109.59 | $219.18 | $438.36 | $4,383.60 | Stopped earning | Oct 2009 |
| November 1979 | $110.62 | $221.24 | $442.48 | $4,424.80 | Stopped earning | Nov 2009 |
| December 1979 | $110.62 | $221.24 | $442.48 | $4,424.80 | Stopped earning | Dec 2009 |
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 1979 Series E bonds
How much is a $100 Series E bond from 1979 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series E bond issued in 1979 is worth $433.12 to $442.48, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $75.00 new.
Do 1979 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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