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What is an intrinsic value?

What is an intrinsic value? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. the real value of something within itself, which may not take into account its market value or face value.
  2. (philosophy) non-relational or non-instrumental value, or the value something has in itself, for its own sake, or as such.
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Examples
A restored work, no matter how expertly done, can never have the same intrinsic value as a well-preserved one.
Metal coins had an intrinsic value based on the scarcity of the elements used in making them.
At its best, athletic competition can hold intrinsic value for our society.
And men avoid gold-diggers by giving only gifts that have no intrinsic value.
Now whatever the intrinsic value of these proverbs, there's no taking away from the harm they cause.
Lastly, I am satisfied that the proposal would not undermine the intrinsic value of natural or cultural assets.

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