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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Balance
Sheet and Statement of Income included in the Company's Form 10-Q for the period
ended June 30, 2000.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> CALIFORNIA FEDERAL PREFERRED CAPITAL CORPORATION
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<CURRENCY> US$
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
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<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-2000
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0
500,000
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<YIELD-ACTUAL> 6.78
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<FN>
<F1>Net income available to common stockholder: $11,381
</FN>
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