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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at December 31,1996, and the Statement of
Operations from the date of inception (May 23,1996) to December 31, 1996 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

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