These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series EE bond issued in 1987 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2017). 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 1987 Series EE bonds
- A $100 bond issued January 1987 is now worth 4.1 times its $50.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2017 and has been frozen at $207.36 since. Every month it stays uncashed earns nothing.
- It first became worth its $100 face value in Jan 1999, 12 years after it was issued.
Value by issue month
| Issue month | $50 bond | $100 bond | $500 bond | $1,000 bond | Status | Final maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Jan 2017 |
| February 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Feb 2017 |
| March 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Mar 2017 |
| April 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Apr 2017 |
| May 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | May 2017 |
| June 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Jun 2017 |
| July 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Jul 2017 |
| August 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Aug 2017 |
| September 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Sep 2017 |
| October 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Oct 2017 |
| November 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Nov 2017 |
| December 1987 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Dec 2017 |
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 1987 Series EE bonds
How much is a $100 Series EE bond from 1987 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series EE bond issued in 1987 is worth $207.36, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $50.00 new.
Do 1987 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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