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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION FROM
FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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<NAME>                        FRANKLIN CAPITAL CORPORATION
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