Definitions:

1. Refers to the price or value printed on a ticket or voucher, which may be different from the actual market value or resale value of the item. ADJECTIVE
   • He purchased a lottery ticket without realizing its face value of $10,000 until he checked the winning numbers.
2. Represents the original value assigned to the asset at the time of issuance or purchase, without considering any potential changes in value. NOUN
   • The antique furniture was appraised at far below its face value due to its poor condition and extensive damage.
3. The nominal or stated value of something. NOUN
   • The bond was sold at face value, meaning the buyer paid exactly the amount printed on the certificate.
4. The value of a currency as printed on the bank note or coin. NOUN
   • The coin collector was thrilled to find a rare penny with a face value of only one cent, but worth thousands to collectors.

Synonyms:

• nominal cost
• nominal value
• nominal worth
• par value
• price
• stated value