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PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000865177
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000]
		IRS NUMBER:				043091455
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

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		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	033-35576
		FILM NUMBER:		97627349

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			02109
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6172921000
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                       PUTNAM NEW OPPORTUNITIES FUND
                 Prospectus Supplement dated June 20, 1997
         to the Class A, B and M Prospectus dated October 30, 1996

After June 23, 1997, shares of Putnam New Opportunities Fund may
only be purchased through certain retirement plans, systematic
investment or exchange plans, Dividends Plus, the reinstatement
privilege or the reinvestment of distributions.  Contact your
financial advisor or Putnam Investor Services (1-800-225-1581)
for more details.


                                                  34911 6/97


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