Usage Note
Nennwert is the face value printed on a security, coin, or banknote, as opposed to its market price. Bond interest is usually calculated on the Nennwert. Shares may trade above (über pari) or below (unter pari) their Nennwert.
Examples
"Der Nennwert der Aktie beträgt einen Euro, obwohl sie an der Börse für dreißig Euro gehandelt wird."
Natural Translation
The face value of the share is one euro, although it is traded on the stock exchange for thirty euros.
Literal Translation
The face-value of-the share amounts one euro, although it on the stock-exchange for thirty euros traded is.
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