PRICE T ROWE PRIME RESERVE FUND INC
497K3B, 1999-09-02
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September 1, 1999

 FUND PROFILE

 T. Rowe Price

 Prime Reserve Fund

 A money market fund primarily seeking preservation of capital and liquidity.




This profile summarizes key information about the fund that is included in the
fund's prospectus. The fund's prospectus includes additional information about
the fund, including a more detailed description of the risks associated with
investing in the fund that you may want to consider before you invest. You may
obtain the prospectus and other information about the fund at no cost by calling
1-800-638-5660, or by visiting our Web site at www.troweprice.com.


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 What is the fund's objective?

   The fund's goals are preservation of capital, liquidity, and, consistent with
   these, the highest possible current income.


 What is the fund's principal investment strategy?


   The fund, which is managed to provide a stable share price of $1.00, invests
   in high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated money market securities. The fund's
   average weighted maturity will not exceed 90 days, and its yield will
   fluctuate with changes in short-term interest rates. In selecting securities,
   fund managers may examine the relationships among yields on various types and
   maturities of money market securities in the context of their outlook for
   interest rates. For example, commercial paper often offers a yield advantage
   over Treasury bills. If rates are expected to fall, longer maturities, which
   typically have higher yields than shorter maturities, may be purchased to try
   to preserve the fund's income level. Conversely, shorter maturities may be
   favored if rates are expected to rise.

   Further information about the fund's investments, including a review of
   market conditions and fund strategies and their impact on performance, is
   available in the annual and semiannual shareholder reports. To obtain free
   copies of any of these documents, call 1-800-638-5660.


 What are the main risks of investing in the fund?


   Since the fund seeks to maintain a $1.00 share price, it should have little
   risk of principal loss. However, there is no assurance the fund will avoid
   principal losses in the rare event that holdings default or interest rates
   rise sharply in an unusually short period.

   The fund's yield will vary; it is not fixed for a specific period like the
   yield on a bank certificate of deposit. This is a disadvantage when interest
   rates are falling. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by
   the FDIC or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve
   the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money
   by investing in the fund.

   As with any mutual fund, there can be no guarantee the fund will achieve its
   objective.


 How can I tell if the fund is appropriate for me?

   Consider your investment goals, your time horizon for achieving them, and
   your tolerance for risk. Over time, money market securities have provided
   greater stability but lower returns than bonds or stocks. If you have some
   money for which safety and accessibility are more important than total return
   or capital growth over time, the fund should be an appropriate investment.
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   The fund can be used for both regular and tax-deferred accounts, such as IRAs
   and Keoghs.


 How has the fund performed in the past?

   The bar chart and the average annual total return table indicate risk by
   illustrating how much returns can differ from one year to the next. The
   fund's past performance is no guarantee of its future returns.


   The fund can also experience short-term performance swings, as shown by the
   best and worst calendar quarter returns during the years depicted in the
   chart.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      Calendar Year Total Returns
  "89"   "90"   "91"   "92"   "93"   "94"   "95"   "96"   "97"    "98"
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 <S>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>    <C>
  8.90  7.73   5.67   3.34   2.60   3.74   5.48   4.90   5.10    5.13
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</TABLE>


          Quarter ended              Total return

 Best quarter                            6/30/89 2.30%

 Worst quarter                           6/30/93 0.62%


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 Average Annual Total Returns
<CAPTION>
                                       Periods ended June 30, 1999
                                      1 year    5 years     10 years
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 <S>                                 <C>       <C>        <C>
  Prime Reserve Fund                  4.76%      5.01%       5.00%

  Lipper Money Market Funds Average   4.51       4.90        4.98
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 These figures include changes in principal value, reinvested dividends, and
 capital gain distributions, if any.


 What fees or expenses will I pay?

   The fund is 100% no load. There are no fees or charges to buy or sell fund
   shares, reinvest dividends, or exchange into other T. Rowe Price funds. There
   are no 12b-1 fees.

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 Fees and Expenses of the Fund
<CAPTION>
                                         Annual fund operating expenses
                                  (expenses that are deducted from fund asset)
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 <S>                             <C>
  Management fee                                    0.37%/ // /
  Other expenses                                    0.29%
  Total annual fund operating                       0.66%/ // /
  expenses
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   Example.  The following table gives you a rough idea of how expense ratios
   may translate into dollars and helps you to compare the cost of investing in
   this fund with that of other funds. Although your actual costs may be higher
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   or lower, the table shows how much you would pay if operating expenses remain
   the same, you invest $10,000, you earn a 5% annual return, and you hold the
   investment for the following periods:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   1 year      3 years      5 years       10 years
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 <S>         <C>          <C>          <C>
    $67         $211         $368           $822
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 Who manages the fund?

   The fund is managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Founded in 1937, T.
   Rowe Price and its affiliates manage investments for individual and
   institutional accounts. The company offers a comprehensive array of stock,
   bond, and money market funds directly to the investing public.

   Edward A. Wiese manages the fund day-to-day and has been chairman of its
   Investment Advisory Committee since 1990. He joined T. Rowe Price in 1984 and
   has been managing investments since 1985.

 The following questions and answers about buying and selling shares and
 services do not apply to employer-sponsored retirement plans. If you are a
 participant in one of these plans, please call your plan's toll-free number for
 additional information.


 How can I purchase shares?


   Fill out the New Account Form and return it with your check in the postpaid
   envelope. The minimum initial purchase is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRAs and gifts
   or transfers to minors). The minimum subsequent investment is $100 ($50 for
   IRAs, gifts or transfers to minors, or Automatic Asset Builder). You can also
   open an account by bank wire, by exchanging from another T. Rowe Price fund,
   or by transferring assets from another financial institution.


 How can I sell shares?

   You may redeem or sell any portion of your account on any business day.
   Simply write to us or call. You can also access your account at any time via
   Tele*Access /(R)/ or our Web site. We offer convenient exchange among our
   entire family of domestic and international funds. Restrictions may apply in
   special circumstances, and some redemption requests need a signature
   guarantee. A $5 fee is charged for wire redemptions under $5,000.


 When will I receive income and capital gain distributions?

   The fund distributes income monthly. For regular accounts, income and
   short-term gains are taxable at ordinary income rates, and long-term gains
   are taxable at the capital gains rate. Distributions are reinvested
   automatically in additional shares unless you choose another option, such as
   receiving a check. Distributions paid to IRAs and employer-sponsored
   retirement plans are automatically reinvested.
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 What services are available?

   A wide range, including but not limited to:

  . retirement plans for individuals and large and small businesses;

  . automated information and transaction services by telephone or computer;

  . electronic transfers between fund and bank accounts;

  . automatic investing and automatic exchange;

  . brokerage services; and

  . asset manager accounts.
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T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
www.troweprice.com
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