face value (of a security, bond, or currency)
Financial term for the nominal value printed on a security or currency.
This bond will be redeemed at face value.
literal meaning; word for word; at face value
Used when taking words exactly as stated, without interpretation. Often used adverbially as 額面通りに.
You shouldn't take his words at face value.
If you translate this sentence literally, it doesn't make sense.