The VALOR number is a code which identifies listed securities and financial instruments in Switzerland, and serves a similar purpose to CUSIP or WKN in the North American or German markets respectively.
The VALOR number is a numeric code that intrinsically has no meaning.
The VALOR number can be used for a number of purposes in identifying a financial instrument: The word Valor is a Swiss German banking term for a "security", including coins and paper money.
In the English speaking world, the words "VALOR" and "VALOREN" are sometimes used interchangeably.
[4] The VALOR number is issued by SIX Financial Information