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File No. 333-16279
Filed under Rule 424(b)(3)
First Golden American Life Insurance Company of New York
Prospectus Supplement
August 18, 1998
to the
Prospectus dated May 1, 1998 for
GoldenSelect/r/ DVA PLUS
Deferred Combination Variable and Fixed Annuity Contracts
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| The substitution of shares of each portfolio of the Equi-Select Series |
| Trust with shares of similar portfolios of The GCG Trust as described |
| in your current Prospectus was effected as of close of business on |
| August 14, 1998. |
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| In addition to the Series of The GCG Trust that have been available to |
| you as investment options prior to the substitution, the following |
| Series are now available to you as additional investment options in |
| replacement of the Equi-Select Series Trust Portfolios which as of the |
| substitution are no longer available: |
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| Mid-Cap Growth Series |
| Research Series |
| Total Return Series |
| Growth & Income Series |
| Value + Growth Series |
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| Additionally, the following Series of The GCG Trust are now available |
| to you as investment options: |
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| Global Fixed Income Series |
| Growth Opportunities Series |
| Developing World Series |
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| Investment portfolios of the PIMCO Trust are still not currently |
| available for investment under your Contract. We will notify you when |
| such portfolios become available. |
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| If you have any questions regarding the substitution, please contact |
| Customer Service at 800-963-9539. |
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This supplement should be retained with your GoldenSelect/r/ Prospectus.
G3120-CON 8/18/98
