par value

noun

: par sense 1b(1)

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While short-term bets such as Kane and van Riemsdyk can pay dividends to fill specific needs, getting par value out of a longer-term deal is exceedingly rare. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Preferreds come in par values of $25 and $1,000, with the former sold to retail investors and the latter aimed at institutions. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 June 2025 In the example of a US Treasury bond, the prompt payment of coupons and par value at maturity is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the US government. — Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 Zero-coupon bonds and other bonds issued at a discount to par value—known as original issue discount (OID) bonds—generate interest that accrues over time and is taxed annually, even though no payments are made until maturity. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

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First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of par value was in 1797

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