The notional value of a futures or options contract for Exchange-traded derivatives (see also principal value when related to cash securities).

The face value of a bond or a share (which will not usually be the same as its price). Also known as par value. For a bond or redeemable share, it will usually indicate the value at which the bond or share will be redeemed by the issuer. It also enables the interest payment on a bond to be calculated, being given by the nominal value of the holding multiplied by the quoted coupon for the bond.

The value of a share when issued.

Value measured in current-year dollars.

Little, minimal, or no value. A value very close to zero. Something for which there is no market, hence, no market value.

The value ascribed to a share when issued by a Company, ie Ordinary 20p but bearing no relationship to a share's market value.

literally "named value", usually a rough estimate of the intended value of something. Nobody is too fussed when the real value turns out to be somewhat different.

Each observation must have a nominal, or reference, value. This can, for example, be the calibrated dimension of a gauge-block or a temperature indicated by a UKAS calibrated thermometer. In each case, the value must be known to at least an order of magnitude higher that the accuracy required of the observations.

The nominal value is the face value of the shares. It is also the minimum amount that must be paid for shares.· The nominal value is used to calculate the issued and authorised share capital by multiplying the nominal value by the number of shares.

the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value

Either the stated value of a bond (e.g., $1,000) or an arbitrary bookkeeping value of stocks. Also known as Par Value or Face Value.

The face or par value of a share.

the stated (face) value of an asset as distinct from its market price.

This relates to the monetary value of each share at the time of being issued by the company.

the 'value' of a security as printed on a share certificate, e.g. 'Ordinary 10p Shares'.

The value attributed to a share when it is initially issued by a company. A share's nominal value bears no relation to a share's market value.

is the par, or face, value of something e.g. a share issue.

The face value stated on a security.

The stated or objective value of a quantity of component, which may not be the actual value measured.

The value ascribed to a share when it is first authorised and "par value".

the 'value' of a security as printed on a share certificate, for example 'Ordinary 10p shares'. Also called 'par value' or 'face value', the measure has, however, no bearing on the actual price of a share in the open market. Ofex – a market established and controlled by J.P. Jenkins. The market is not regulated by the London Stock Exchange.

means the face or par value of shares or other investments as opposed to the MARKET VALUE -what you can buy or sell at now.

The value of the security when it is first issued, also known as the par value.

The value of an asset before taking into account income.

The value of a gilt when it is issued—UK gilts traditionally have a nominal (or par) value of £100.

Bonds are given a nominal value when they are issued, which is the value they will have when they mature/are redeemed at the end of their lives. This value is also called the par value or redemption value.

The amount of a loan that will be repaid on maturity. Also known as par value.

Under current UK law companies must have a nominal or par value. The nominal value of most company shares is 25p. Nominal value is of very little significance to a shareholder, since what matters is the market price of the shares. Shares have no fixed value; they are only worth what others will pay for them.

This is the value which is reflected on a share or investment bond obligation. The actual value is the same as the fund price and is usually higher than the nominal value. The nominal value is of significance because in the long term the investment bond is always exchanged for the nominal value. Furthermore, the interest return to the investment bond holder, is returned according to the nominal value.

or par value or face value - the amount written on a share certificates showing how much capital it represents.

Sometimes known as par value, this is the face value of a security as opposed to its market value. In the case of a Bond it represents the principal sum due on redemption.

Ideal value that is used as a reference point. Typically, it is not the same as the value actually measured.

The stated or objective value for a quantity, such as output voltage, which may not be the actual value measured.

"In name only". The value of anything (wages, GDP, exports, commodities, shares) expressed in current prices, not taking into consideration inflation. Opposite: Real values. Français: Valeur nominale Español: Valor nominal

Under the Companies Act 1985 shares may be issued by the company to shareholders in return for cash or other value equal to or greater than its nominal value. Shares in the authorised share capital are available to be issued. The issued share capital refers to shares which have been allotted and issued and held by shareholders. Not all of the authorised share capital needs to be issued. When shares are issued the person subscribing must pay cash or equivalent value of at least the nominal amount. Where the share is worth more than its nominal amount, a premium may also be paid.

Par value of a security (eg redemption value on a bond).

The face value of an investment. For example, a loan stock may be issued in units of £100 nominal. The nominal amount defines the amount of each coupon payment and the amount of the redemption payment.

The stated value of an issued security that remains fixed, as opposed to its market value, which fluctuates.

A designated value which has been accepted for the sake of convenience. For instance, nominal voltages are values assigned to circuits so that the voltages of the circuits can be conveniently discussed as 120 Vac nominal units, or 230 Vac nominal units.