what do i cash in old bearer bonds 
if you have old government issued bearer bonds you can redeem them at the u s treasury you will need to send the government the bond certificate and coupons via insured mail and provide your address so they can send you a check you will also need to fill out irs form w 9 4the bottom lineas time has progressed federal agencies have been created to protect investors through various regulations and monitoring investing in securities is highly regulated and every transaction is registered though bearer bonds served their purpose in the late 19th and 20th centuries their lack of registration left them vulnerable to too much risk bearer bonds have been discontinued in many countries bonds issued today are registered and tracked so it is ensured that only the true owner of the bond will receive payment 