How much is a $50 Series I savings bond from 1999 worth?
Official Treasury redemption values by issue month, September 2026.
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Official Treasury value file data
- A $50 Series I savings bond issued in 1999 is worth $242.04 to $252.32 as of , depending on the issue month printed on the bond. That is the official U.S. Treasury redemption value - what a bank pays you today.
- It cost $50.00 when it was bought (I bonds sold at face value). Everything above that is interest: up to $202.32 earned so far.
- Still earning interest. Bonds from 1999 reach final maturity around May 2029, 30 years after issue, and stop earning then.
- Next scheduled value change: October 2026, when a $50 bond from May 1999 goes to $250.10.
Every 1999 issue month
Savings bonds issued in different months of 1999 are worth different amounts, because each month's bond has its own rate history. Match the issue date printed on your bond to the row below.
| Issue month | Value now ($50 bond) | Status | Final maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1999 | $252.32 | Still earning | January 2029 |
| February 1999 | $250.94 | Still earning | February 2029 |
| March 1999 | $249.56 | Still earning | March 2029 |
| April 1999 | $248.24 | Still earning | April 2029 |
| May 1999 | $248.72 | Still earning | May 2029 |
| June 1999 | $247.36 | Still earning | June 2029 |
| July 1999 | $246.00 | Still earning | July 2029 |
| August 1999 | $244.66 | Still earning | August 2029 |
| September 1999 | $243.32 | Still earning | September 2029 |
| October 1999 | $242.04 | Still earning | October 2029 |
| November 1999 | $248.70 | Still earning | November 2029 |
| December 1999 | $247.32 | Still earning | December 2029 |
Other Series I 1999 denominations: $50 · $75 · $100 · $200 · $500 · $1,000 · $5,000 · $10,000
Source: U.S. Treasury Fiscal Data - Savings Bonds Value Files (v2/accounting/od/sb_value), redemption period 2026-09. Values are published per $25 of face value and scale exactly: a $50 bond is 2x the per-$25 figure.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a $50 savings bond from 1999 worth?
Between $242.04 and $252.32 as of September 2026, depending on the issue month printed on the bond. Find the month in the table above for the exact Series I figure from Treasury's official value file.
What did a $50 Series I bond cost?
$50.00.
Is a 1999 Series I bond still earning interest?
Yes, until it reaches final maturity 30 years after its issue month - the table above gives the exact month for each.
How do I cash a $50 savings bond?
Take the paper bond and photo ID to a bank that redeems savings bonds, or mail it to Treasury with FS Form 1522. See the how-to-cash guide for what banks require and the tax forms.
All 1999 denominations and the full history: Series I 1999 value table · every year for this denomination: $50 savings bond values · check a specific bond · how to cash it.