Net Asset Value(s)

City of London Investment Trust PLC
17 August 2005


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

17 AUGUST 2005


THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

As at close of business on 16 August 2005, the unaudited net asset value per
share calculated in accordance with the AITC formula (excluding current
financial year revenue items) was 261.1p and the net asset value per share
including debt marked at fair value was 251.9p.


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For further information, please call:

John Hilton, Investment Trust Accounting Department

BNP Paribas Fund Services UK Limited

Tel: [phone]

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