Par Value
The stated or face amount of a bond.
bond-basics
Premium
The amount, if any, by which the price paid by the purchaser of a Bond exceeds the Par Value of the Bond. For example, if a $5,000 Bond is purchased for $5,500, there is a $500 Premium.
See Also
Start with the Bond Basics
Hundreds of Terms and Concepts
Optional Redemption
A common form of redemption that gives the issuer the right to retire all or part of the bonds before their maturity dates.