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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Fidelity
Federal Bancorp's consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 1997 and the
consolidated statement of income for the year ended June 30, 1997 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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