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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Reynolds Metals
Company Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for March 31, 2000 and Consolidated
Statement of Income (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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