par value

American  

noun

1. face value.

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par value British  

noun

1. Also called: face value.  the value imprinted on the face of a share certificate or bond and used to assess dividend, capital ownership, or interest Compare market value book value

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Etymology

Origin of par value

First recorded in 1800–10

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How does par-value compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• par value vs. face value
• par value vs. market value

Example Sentences

But if those assets’ value declines, stablecoins may not be able to maintain par value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Its dividend rate is fixed monthly to encourage trading around the stock’s $100 par value and to reduce price volatility, according to Strategy itself.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Blue Owl highlighted that the loan sales were for 99.7% of par value, which it said was evidence of the confidence that large, experienced buyers have in its direct lending platform.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Banks can now borrow against the par value - and not the lower market value - of their bond portfolios.

From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2023

Par and Market Value The par value of a stock is the face value of one share of stock, indicated on the face of the certificate.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose