face values

/ˈfeɪs ˈvæljuːz/

NOUN

1. The stated or nominal monetary values

The amounts officially printed, stated, or assigned to items such as banknotes, bonds, tickets, or stamps, regardless of their actual market value.

1.1. Nominal and stated monetary amounts

The official monetary amounts assigned to financial instruments or other items, rather than their current market prices or actual worth.

Synonyms

  • nominal values
  • par values
  • stated values
  • maturity values
  • list prices
  • unit prices

Examples

  • The tickets were purchased at their original face values, offering a fair deal to the buyers.
  • As a collector, he cherished coins not just for their rarity but also for the historical face values they represented.

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