These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series EE bond issued in 1983 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2013). 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 1983 Series EE bonds
- A $100 bond issued January 1983 is now worth 5.6 times its $50.00 purchase price.
- The issue month matters a lot this year: a $100 bond from January is worth $280.32, but one from March only $230.64 (18% less), because bonds issued in different months earn under different interest terms.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2013 and has been frozen at $280.32 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 | $50 bond | $100 bond | $500 bond | $1,000 bond | Status | Final maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1983 | $140.16 | $280.32 | $1,401.60 | $2,803.20 | Stopped earning | Jan 2013 |
| February 1983 | $140.16 | $280.32 | $1,401.60 | $2,803.20 | Stopped earning | Feb 2013 |
| March 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Mar 2013 |
| April 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Apr 2013 |
| May 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | May 2013 |
| June 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Jun 2013 |
| July 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Jul 2013 |
| August 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Aug 2013 |
| September 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Sep 2013 |
| October 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Oct 2013 |
| November 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Nov 2013 |
| December 1983 | $115.32 | $230.64 | $1,153.20 | $2,306.40 | Stopped earning | Dec 2013 |
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 1983 Series EE bonds
How much is a $100 Series EE bond from 1983 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series EE bond issued in 1983 is worth $230.64 to $280.32, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $50.00 new.
Why are some 1983 Series EE bonds worth more than others?
Bonds issued in different months of 1983 earn under different interest terms. As of October 2026 a $100 bond from January is worth $280.32 versus $230.64 for March. Always check the exact issue month on your bond.
Do 1983 Series EE 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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