Par Value
The stated or face amount of a bond.
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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
Average Life
Number of years to the point at which half of the principal of the bond will have been retired, which in turn gives an indication as to how fast the principal is expected to amortize.