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Rule 497(d)
File No. 333-49516
Supplement dated January 2, 2001 to the Prospectus dated November 15, 2000
Nuveen Unit
Trusts, Series 109
Nuveen Nasdaq-100 Index Portfolio, November 2000
The maximum transactional sales charge for the Portfolio is a fixed dollar
amount of $0.45 per Unit. The maximum transactional sales charge is reduced in
accordance with the schedule provided in the Prospectus. Previously, the maximum
transactional sales charge could not exceed 5.95% of the Public Offering Price.
Effective January 2, 2001, notwithstanding anything to contrary in the
Prospectus, the maximum transactional sales charge and the total maximum sales
charge (including the Creation and Development Fee Cap) may not exceed 6.5% of
the Public Offering Price.