Dictionary

nominal value

the value assigned to a share as of the time shares are issued The shares were issued at a premium above the nominal value of the shares.

American English

  • par value

Phrase Bank

  • Voting rights generally follow the nominal value of the shares.
  • The shares are recorded in the company's balance sheet at nominal value.
  • The company also held 10% of the nominal value of the ordinary share capital.
  • The foreign companies traded have the nominal values expressed in the native national currencies.
  • The majority of government bonds are of fixed nominal value.
  • The bill will be sold at a discount to its nominal value.