noun
face value (of a security, bond, or currency)
Financial term for the nominal value printed on a security or currency.
この債券は額面通りに償還される。
This bond will be redeemed at face value.
noun
Used when taking words exactly as stated, without interpretation. Often used adverbially as 額面通りに.
彼の言葉を額面通りに受け取ってはいけない。
You shouldn't take his words at face value.
この文章を額面通りに訳すと意味が通じない。
If you translate this sentence literally, it doesn't make sense.