These bonds have stopped earning interest. Every Series EE bond issued in 1993 has passed final maturity (from Jan 2023). 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 1993 Series EE bonds
- A $100 bond issued January 1993 is now worth 4.1 times its $50.00 purchase price.
- The issue month matters a lot this year: a $100 bond from January is worth $207.36, but one from March only $164.12 (21% less), because bonds issued in different months earn under different interest terms.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2023 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 2005, 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 1993 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Jan 2023 |
| February 1993 | $103.68 | $207.36 | $1,036.80 | $2,073.60 | Stopped earning | Feb 2023 |
| March 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Mar 2023 |
| April 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Apr 2023 |
| May 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | May 2023 |
| June 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Jun 2023 |
| July 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Jul 2023 |
| August 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Aug 2023 |
| September 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Sep 2023 |
| October 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Oct 2023 |
| November 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Nov 2023 |
| December 1993 | $82.06 | $164.12 | $820.60 | $1,641.20 | Stopped earning | Dec 2023 |
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 1993 Series EE bonds
How much is a $100 Series EE bond from 1993 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series EE bond issued in 1993 is worth $164.12 to $207.36, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $50.00 new.
Why are some 1993 Series EE bonds worth more than others?
Bonds issued in different months of 1993 earn under different interest terms. As of October 2026 a $100 bond from January is worth $207.36 versus $164.12 for March. Always check the exact issue month on your bond.
Do 1993 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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