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par value vs. face value

[feys val-yoo, feys val-yoo] / ˈfeɪs ˌvæl ju, ˈfeɪs ˈvæl ju /

noun

  1. the value printed on the face of a stock, bond, or other financial instrument or document.

  2. apparent value.

    Do not accept promises at face value.