<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Reynolds
Metals Company Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for June 30, 1998 and
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) for the Six Months ended June 30,
1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>This amount represents total receivables since trade receivables are not broken
out separately at interim dates, in accordance with S-X 10-01 (2).
</FN>