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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Reynolds Metals
Company Condensed Balance Sheet for December 31, 1999 and Consolidated
Statement of Income for the twelve months ended December 31, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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