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

The risk of a conversion into equity has pushed the price of MPS' junior bonds close to half of their nominal value.

From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2022

The Eurobonds would be bought at a price equivalent to 100% of their nominal value, it said.

From Reuters • Mar. 29, 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

Prussian treasury-bills stood, in June, 1809, at 36 per cent. of their nominal value; June, 1810, 84-½ per cent.;

From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)