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Rule 497(d)
Supplement to the Prospectus
Nuveen Unit Trusts, Series 98
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Prospectus for the Portfolio, if
you purchase Units in the primary market with assets received from the
redemption or termination of another Nuveen Defined Portfolio or if you purchase
Units with the termination proceeds from a non-Nuveen unit trust with a similar
investment strategy (collectively, "Rollover Purchases"), then you will receive
a 1% discount on the Maximum Transactional Sales Charge set forth in the
Prospectus. The Maximum Transactional Sales Charge consists of the Initial Sales
Charge, if applicable, and the Deferred Sales Charge, but does not include the
Creation and Development Fee ("C&D Fee"). Rollover Purchases will still be
subject to the C&D Fee. In addition, Nuveen will allow a dealer concession for
Rollover Purchases of 1.1% for primary market sales of Units. Dealers may
receive an additional dealer concession for Units held on or after the Second
Year Commencement Date.
Effective January 2, 2001.
