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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The stated value of a security, such as a bond or share of preferred stock, from which interest payments or dividends are calculated as a percentage.
  • noun The minimum price at which a share of common stock is initially issued to investors.

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  • noun The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

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  • noun the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value

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