face value

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The amount or value listed on a bill, card, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.
2. (countable, idiomatic, uncountable) No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.

Synonyms

nominal value

par value

face amount

nominal price

par

denomination

denominational value

full price

nominal amount

retail price

original price

Translations

Nennwert

valeur nominale

valor nominal

Nominalwert

valor nominal

nominale waarde

valeur faciale

valore nominale

valor facial

valor facial

naamwaarde

valor nominal

face nominale

Etymology

The term exists because a contrast between nominal value and market value is sometimes materially relevant for currencies.