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

Each one-year bond has a nominal value of 1,000 Ukrainian hryvnia and offered an 11% interest rate.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2022

Treasuries, for example, are highly likely to retain their nominal value.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2021

In 1780 Congress actually adopted a plan to redeem its paper issues at one fortieth of their pretended or nominal value.

From The Paper Moneys of Europe Their Moral and Economic Significance by Hirst, Francis Wrigley