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October 18, 2000
(ON NUVEEN INVESTMENTS LETTERHEAD)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
450 FIFTH STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
RE: Nuveen Unit Trusts, Series 106
File No. 333-47658
Dear Sir or Madam:
On behalf of Nuveen Investments, in accordance with the provisions of Rule
497(j) of Regulation C under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities
Act"), this letter serves to certify that the most recent amendment to the
Registration Statement on Form S-6 (the "Registration Statement") of the
above-referenced Series does not differ from that which would have been
filed pursuant to Rule 497(b) of the Securities Act. Amendment No. 1, which
was the most recent amendment to the Registration Statement, was filed
electronically with the Commission on October 16, 2000.
Very truly yours,
Nuveen Investments
By /s/ Benjamin T. Fulton
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Benjamin T. Fulton
Managing Director and Vice President
