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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Reynolds Metals
Company Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited) for September 30, 1999 and
Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September
30, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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