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File No. 33-79170, 811-8524
Filed under Rule 497(e)
Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa
Prospectus Supplement
August 18, 1998
to the
PrimElite Variable Annuity Prospectus
Dated May 1, 1998
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| The substitution of shares of each portfolio of the Equi-Select Series |
| Trust with shares of similar portfolios of The GCG Trust as described |
| in your current Prospectus was effected as of close of business on |
| August 14, 1998. |
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| In addition to the Series of The GCG Trust that have been available to |
| you as investment options prior to the substitution, the following |
| Series are now available to you as additional investment options in |
| replacement of the Equi-Select Series Trust Portfolios which as of the |
| substitution are no longer available: |
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| Research Series |
| Total Return Series |
| Mid-Cap Growth Series |
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| If you have any questions regarding the substitution, please contact |
| Customer Service at 800-648-6810. |
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This supplement should be retained with your PrimElite Prospectus.
PE-1-CON 8/18/98
