Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "a face value of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in financial contexts to refer to the nominal or stated value of a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock, without considering any market value or other factors.
Example: "The bond was issued with a face value of $1,000, which means that this is the amount the issuer will pay back at maturity."
Alternatives: "a nominal value of" or "a stated value of".
Exact(60)
The market now represents transactions with a face value of $600 trillion, up from $88 trillion a decade ago.
The ticket had a face value of £35.
Her seat had a face value of $75.
Lehman had derivative contracts with a face value of $738bn.
This compares with a face value of about €75.
The loans have a face value of more than $13 billion.
Goldman itself holds bonds with a face value of $270 million.
A ticket with a face value of $74.77 went for $20.
Top-price mid-week "premium" seats have a face value of £85.
The derivatives market now represents transactions with a face value of $600 trillion.
Catalogue 34 has a face value of £300,000, of which I own about 70%.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com