Face Value FACE val-yoo Face value refers to the nominal or printed monetary value of a security, such as a stock certificate, bond, or piece of currency. It does not necessarily reflect the current market value of the security. The face value of the stock is $10 per share, but it is currently trading at $15 per share on the stock market. There isn't a specific legal case for face value, but it's a financial concept relevant to contracts and securities. ← Back to BrowseNext Term →