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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000930413-99-000766.txt : 19990701
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000930413-99-000766
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	497
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		19990630

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VAN ECK FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000768847
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	002-97596
		FILM NUMBER:		99656960

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		99 PARK AVE
		STREET 2:		8TH FL
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10016
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2126875200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		99 PARK AVE
		STREET 2:		8TH FL
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10016
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                            PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT TO
                         VAN ECK GLOBAL FUND PROSPECTUS
                               DATED MAY 1, 1999

Amendment to the prospectus

Effective July 1, 1999, David Semple and David Hulme will be responsible for the
management of Asia Dynasty Fund as Co-Portfolio Managers.

                    PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 1, 1999

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