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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001109345
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS & LENSES [3827]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-30668
		FILM NUMBER:		162032610

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		STREET 1:		PO BOX 266
		STREET 2:		011-972-8-938-7505
		CITY:			REHOVOT ISRAEL
		STATE:			L3
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