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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Reynolds Metals Company Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) for March 31, 
1998 and March 31, 1997 and Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for
the Quarters ended March 31, 1998 and March 31, 1997 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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