How much is a $50 Series I savings bond from 2008 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 2008 is worth $80.62 to $101.88 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 $51.88 earned so far.
- Still earning interest. Bonds from 2008 reach final maturity around May 2038, 30 years after issue, and stop earning then.
- Next scheduled value change: October 2026, when a $50 bond from May 2008 goes to $81.94.
Every 2008 issue month
Savings bonds issued in different months of 2008 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 2008 | $101.88 | Still earning | January 2038 |
| February 2008 | $101.50 | Still earning | February 2038 |
| March 2008 | $101.12 | Still earning | March 2038 |
| April 2008 | $100.76 | Still earning | April 2038 |
| May 2008 | $81.72 | Still earning | May 2038 |
| June 2008 | $81.50 | Still earning | June 2038 |
| July 2008 | $81.26 | Still earning | July 2038 |
| August 2008 | $81.04 | Still earning | August 2038 |
| September 2008 | $80.82 | Still earning | September 2038 |
| October 2008 | $80.62 | Still earning | October 2038 |
| November 2008 | $89.72 | Still earning | November 2038 |
| December 2008 | $89.42 | Still earning | December 2038 |
Other Series I 2008 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 2008 worth?
Between $80.62 and $101.88 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 2008 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 2008 denominations and the full history: Series I 2008 value table · every year for this denomination: $50 savings bond values · check a specific bond · how to cash it.