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Key facts about 1996 Series EE bonds
- A $100 bond issued May 1996 is now worth 2.5 times its $50.00 purchase price.
- It stopped earning interest in Jan 2026 and has been frozen at $125.24 since. Every month it stays uncashed earns nothing.
- It first became worth its $100 face value in Jan 2013, 17 years after it was issued.
Value by issue month
| Issue month | $50 bond | $100 bond | $500 bond | $1,000 bond | Status | Final maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1996 | $62.62 | $125.24 | $626.20 | $1,252.40 | Stopped earning | Jan 2026 |
| February 1996 | $62.62 | $125.24 | $626.20 | $1,252.40 | Stopped earning | Feb 2026 |
| March 1996 | $62.62 | $125.24 | $626.20 | $1,252.40 | Stopped earning | Mar 2026 |
| April 1996 | $62.62 | $125.24 | $626.20 | $1,252.40 | Stopped earning | Apr 2026 |
| May 1996 | $63.48 | $126.96 | $634.80 | $1,269.60 | Stopped earning | May 2026 |
| June 1996 | $63.48 | $126.96 | $634.80 | $1,269.60 | Stopped earning | Jun 2026 |
| July 1996 | $63.48 | $126.96 | $634.80 | $1,269.60 | Stopped earning | Jul 2026 |
| August 1996 | $63.48 | $126.96 | $634.80 | $1,269.60 | Stopped earning | Aug 2026 |
| September 1996 | $63.48 | $126.96 | $634.80 | $1,269.60 | Stopped earning | Sep 2026 |
| October 1996 | $63.48 | $126.96 | $634.80 | $1,269.60 | Stopped earning | Oct 2026 |
| November 1996 | $63.30 | $126.60 | $633.00 | $1,266.00 | Earning | Nov 2026 |
| December 1996 | $63.30 | $126.60 | $633.00 | $1,266.00 | Earning | Dec 2026 |
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 1996 Series EE bonds
How much is a $100 Series EE bond from 1996 worth?
As of October 2026, a $100 Series EE bond issued in 1996 is worth $125.24 to $126.96, depending on the month it was issued. It cost $50.00 new.
Do 1996 Series EE bonds still earn interest?
Some do and some don't; see the status column.
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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