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