par value

noun

1. face value ( def 1 ).

par value

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of par value¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

It was owned by a Bridgeport man and he paid par value for it in good gold and silver watches at cash prices.

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The ventures were so profitable that the stock remained at par value.

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I have only one thing to add, namely that I have myself bought up at par value a few of the debentures.

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Each member of the crew is a shareholder, undersigned at fifteen hundred shares, par value one dollar.

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The ventures were profitable generally, and the stock was maintained at its par value.

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