<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
March 31, 1996 Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements
of Income of Birmingham Steel Corporation and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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