<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Reynolds Metals
Company Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for September 30, 1998 and
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) for the Nine Months ended September
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>