Face value
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The Face value is the value of a coin, stamp or paper money, as printed on the coin, stamp or bill itself by the minting authority. While the face value usually refers to the true value of the coin, stamp or bill in question (as with circulation coins) it can sometimes be largely symbolic, as is often the case with bullion coins. For example, a one troy ounce (31 g) American Gold Eagle bullion coin was worth and sold for about $1200 USD during 2009 market prices in 2009, and yet has a face value of only $50 USD.
Figuratively, face value means no more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.
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See also
- Denomination (currency)
- Denomination (postage stamp)
- Gresham's law
- Nominal value
- Par value
- Place value
- Token money
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