Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) (TSX:RGL) today announced that its
Board of Directors has declared its second quarter dividend of $0.11 per
share of common stock. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2011 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2011. The
quarterly dividend of US$0.11 is also payable to holders of exchangeable
shares of RG Exchangeco.
Royal Gold is a precious metals royalty company engaged in the
acquisition and management of precious metal royalties and similar
interests. The Company's portfolio consists of 187 properties on six
continents, including interests on 33 producing mines and 25 development
stage projects. Royal Gold is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global
Select Market under the symbol "RGLD," and on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol "RGL." The Company's website is located at www.royalgold.com.

Royal Gold, Inc.
Karen Gross, 303-575-6504
Vice President and
Corporate Secretary