<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Reynolds Metals
Company Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for March 31, 1999 and Consolidated
Statement of Income (Unaudited) for the Quarter ended March 31, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NET-INCOME>                                      (10)
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                    (.15)
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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>