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THIS  SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET  AND  STATEMENT  INCOME  FOR ANCHOR NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S FORM
10-K  THE  QUARTER  ENDED  DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE  TO  SUCH  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS.
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