Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 9, 2002, applicant transferred its assets to The Tocqueville Trust, based on net asset value. Expenses of $37,735 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by Tocqueville Asset Management L.P., investment adviser to the acquiring fund. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 20, 2002, and amended on October 9, 2002. Applicant's Address: 1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.