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How much is a 1992 series EE bond worth?
I have $4,000 in Series EE savings bonds purchased June 8, 1992. What are they worth today? Each savings bond is a $100 face value bond….Insurance Disclosure.
| Series | EE |
|---|---|
| Issue price | $2,000 |
| Interest | $2,956.80 |
| Interest rate | 4 percent |
| Yield | 5.41 percent |
What was the interest rate for EE savings bonds in 1993?
5.62%
The market-based rate is: Set at 85 percent of the average of these yields for the applicable earning periods….What is the market-based rate for bonds issued prior to May 1995?
| EFFECTIVE DATE | 5-YEAR TREASURY SECURITIES YIELDS |
|---|---|
| MAY 1, 1993 | 5.62% |
| NOV 1, 1992 | 5.93% |
| MAY 1, 1992 | 6.56% |
When should I cash in EE Savings Bonds?
It’s possible to redeem a savings bond as soon as one year after it’s purchased, but it’s usually wise to wait at least five years so you don’t lose the last three months of interest when you cash it in. For example, if you redeem a bond after 24 months, you’ll only receive 21 months of interest.
How much interest are my savings bonds earning?
Effective today, Series EE savings bonds issued May 2021 through October 2021 will earn an annual fixed rate of 0.10%. Series I savings bonds will earn a composite rate of 3.54%, a portion of which is indexed to inflation every six months. The EE bond fixed rate applies to a bond’s 20-year original maturity.
How to calculate the value of a savings bond?
Please note that the Savings Bond Calculator WILL: Calculate the value of a bond based on the series, denomination and issue date entered. Store savings bond information you enter so you can view it again at a later date. The Savings Bond Calculator WILL NOT: Verify whether or not you own…
When was the original maturity date for EE bonds?
Over time, with compounded interest, the bond grows—or, if matured, grew—in value. The original maturity date for EE bonds issued from January 1980 through April 1995 varied with the issue date. The table below shows the guaranteed original rate of return and the original maturity date for these bonds.
What was the interest rate in May 1995?
The 5-year U.S. Treasury securities yields shown in the table below, which apply to bonds and notes issued before May 1995, and held for at least five years, are calculated each May 1 and November 1. The market-based rate is: Set at 85 percent of the average of these yields for the applicable earning periods.
How does interest work on a savings bond?
The original price of each of these bonds was one-half of its face value. (For example, you paid $25 for a $50 bond.) The bond started to earn interest on what it cost (not on its face value). Over time, with compounded interest, the bond grows—or, if matured, grew—in value.