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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Reynolds
Metals Company Consolidated Balance Sheets for December 31, 1997, December 31,
1996 and December 31, 1995 and Statements of Income and Retained Earnings for
the Years Ended December 31, 1997, December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1997             DEC-31-1996             DEC-31-1995
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<ALLOWANCES>                                        16                      18                      20
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<DEPRECIATION>                                    3579                    3576                    3377
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