Par value - Also called the maturity value or face value, the amount that the issuer agrees to pay at the maturity date.
The issued price of a security (stock, share, bond etc). Par value is the same as "nominal value" and bears no relation to the market price.An ordinary share might have a par value of 100p, but its market value will be determined by supply and demand in the market place, not by its par value.gilts are issued with a par value of £100 and as they are traded on the market throughout their lives their value can vary above or below £100 depending on their popularity at the time. When they reach their redemption date they will be redeemed at their par value of £100.
Par value : also called the maturity value or face value, the amount that the issuer agrees to pay at the maturity date.
the issued price of a security (stock, share, bond etc). par value is the same as "nominal value" and bears no relation to the market price.an ordinary share might have a par value of 100p, but its market value will be determined by supply and demand in the market place, not by its par value.gilts are issued with a par value of £100 and as they are traded on the market throughout their lives their value can vary above or below £100 depending on their popularity at the time. when they reach their redemption date they will be redeemed at their par value of £100.
Par value