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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Fidelity
Federal Bancorp Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 1998 and the
Consolidated Income Statement for the twelve months ended June 30, 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
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