Royal Gold (RGLD) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Suite 1000

1670 Broadway

Denver CO 80202-4870

Telephone (720) 931 7000

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pwc.com

August 12, 2010

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Royal Gold, Inc. (copy attached) in section (a) of the Item 4.01 Form 8-K of Royal Gold, Inc. dated August 6, 2010, which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Royal Gold, Inc. dated August 6, 2010.  We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in section (a) of such Form 8-K.  However, we make no comment whatsoever regarding the proposal process initiated by Royal Gold, Inc. in the paragraph above section (a) of such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP