UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: June 30, 2009
Accession Number: 0000709364-09-000028
Submission Type: 485APOS
CIK: 0000709364
Company Name: ROYCE FUND
File Number: 002-80348
REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS)
Series ID
Class/Contract Name
S000026227 Royce Asia-Pacific Select Fund
C000078762 Investment Class