How much is a $50 Series I savings bond from 2012 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 2012 is worth $71.98 to $73.66 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 $23.66 earned so far.
- Still earning interest. Bonds from 2012 reach final maturity around May 2042, 30 years after issue, and stop earning then.
- Next scheduled value change: October 2026, when a $50 bond from May 2012 goes to $73.20.
Every 2012 issue month
Savings bonds issued in different months of 2012 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 2012 | $73.66 | Still earning | January 2042 |
| February 2012 | $73.46 | Still earning | February 2042 |
| March 2012 | $73.26 | Still earning | March 2042 |
| April 2012 | $73.08 | Still earning | April 2042 |
| May 2012 | $73.00 | Still earning | May 2042 |
| June 2012 | $72.80 | Still earning | June 2042 |
| July 2012 | $72.60 | Still earning | July 2042 |
| August 2012 | $72.40 | Still earning | August 2042 |
| September 2012 | $72.20 | Still earning | September 2042 |
| October 2012 | $72.02 | Still earning | October 2042 |
| November 2012 | $72.18 | Still earning | November 2042 |
| December 2012 | $71.98 | Still earning | December 2042 |
Other Series I 2012 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 2012 worth?
Between $71.98 and $73.66 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 2012 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 2012 denominations and the full history: Series I 2012 value table · every year for this denomination: $50 savings bond values · check a specific bond · how to cash it.