nominal value

American  

noun

1. book or par value, as of securities; face value.

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nominal value British  

noun

1. another name for par value

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Etymology

Origin of nominal value

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Deflation meant that a stock that retained its nominal value was actually rising in value.

From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026

"Ford shares will be transferred to the Joint Venture for a nominal value," the company said, adding that it retains the option to buy them back within a 5-year period "should the global situation change".

From Reuters • Oct. 26, 2022

The stock market values the bank at less than half of the nominal value of its assets, an indication that investors believe there are hidden risks.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2018

This way, governments might be able to avoid a reduction to the nominal value of the debt, known as a haircut, the document adds.”

From The Guardian • Aug. 13, 2015

Consolidated Stock to the nominal value of £30,000, both taken out of the Fund of Suitors in the Supreme Court, were added to the Labourers' Cottages Fund.

From The New Irish Constitution by Morgan, J. H.