File No. 33-59261, 811-5626
Filed under Rule 497(e)
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
Dated February 3, 1997
Supplement to the
Prospectus dated February 3, 1997 for
DEFERRED VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS issued
by Golden American Life Insurance Company
(the "GoldenSelect DVA PLUS Prospectus")
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THIS SUPPLEMENT SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH YOUR PROSPECTUS.
A Fixed Interest Division option may be available through the group and
individual deferred variable annuity contracts offered by Golden American Life
Insurance Company. The Fixed Interest Division is part of the Golden American
General Account. Interests in the Fixed Interest Division have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and neither the Fixed Interest
Division nor the General Account are registered under the Investment Company Act
of 1940.
Interests in the Fixed Interest Division are offered through an Offering
Brochure, dated September 3, 1996. When reading through the GoldenSelect DVA
Prospectus, the Fixed Interest Division should be counted among the various
divisions available for the allocation of your premiums. The Fixed Interest
Division may not be available in some states. Some restrictions may apply.
More complete information relating to the Fixed Interest Division is found in
the Offering Brochure. Please read it carefully before you send money.
Golden American Life Insurance Company
Golden American Life Insurance Company is a stock company domiciled in
Wilmington, Delaware
IN 3107 FID 2/97
