Adjusted for inflation, $1 of bonds then is worth $11 now.
US war bonds were registered securities and could only be cashed by the registered holder (the person whose name is on the bond) or their heirs if the registered owner is dead.
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They borrowed it from Americans by selling War Bonds. Bonds would earn interest and be worth more at a future time.
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To find out what 1942 British war bonds are worth, simply contact an appraiser. With years of extensive industry experience, appraisers can let you know how much your war bonds and memorabilia are worth. Another option is to visit a local WW2 historical museum and speak to its curator or manager.
It's in the certificates themselves. People collect these. I'd take my bonds to an appraiser to find out what they're worth, but Confederate bonds are definitely worth money.
Support for the war effort in World War 2
Support for the war effort in World War 2
Not much except to a collector Try checking on Ebay
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they gave it to them in a blank check and the allies cashed whenever they wanted to