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August 27, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Eck Funds
Semi Annual NSAR Filing
Exhibit: 77 (K)
Ladies / Gentlemen:
PricewaterhouseCoopers was replaced as of April 21, 1999 as independent
accountant to the Van Eck Funds. Their reports on behalf of the Funds have never
contained an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified
or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principals.
The decision to change accountants was made at the recommendation of the
Van Eck Funds' Audit Committee.
There have been no disagreements on accounting principals or practices,
financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.
Sincerely,
/s/ Joseph P. DiMaggio
Joseph P. DiMaggio
Controller
August 27, 1999
