<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This legend contains summary information extracted from the Form 10-Q and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000878730
<NAME> FINANCIAL SECURITY CORP.
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1>This information is not contained in Form 10-QSB.
</FN>