UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 13, 2009

ROYAL GOLD, INC.

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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code - 303-573-1660

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02     Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On August 13, 2009, Royal Gold, Inc. reported its fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 results.  The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference and is filed as exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9.01 “Financial Statements and Exhibits.”

(d)  Exhibit

99.1      Press Release dated August 13, 2009

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

99.1      Press Release dated August 13, 2009

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