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Rule 497(d)
File No. 333-49516
Supplement dated January 10, 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. The maximum dealer
concession for the Portfolio is a fixed dollar amount of $0.35 per Unit, and 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, and the maximum dealer concession could not exceed 4.279% of the
Public Offering Price. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the
Prospectus or any previous supplements, 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, and the maximum dealer
concession may not exceed 5.38% of the Public Offering Price.
This supplement shall serve to replace all previous supplements to the
Prospectus.
Please Retain for Your Records.
