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                                    COLONIAL
                                   GOVERNMENT
                                      MONEY
                                   MARKET FUND
                               SEMIANNUAL REPORT
                               FEBRUARY 29, 1996



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                      COLONIAL GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND
                                   HIGHLIGHTS
                      SEPTEMBER 1, 1995 - FEBRUARY 29, 1996

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE: Colonial Government Money Market Fund seeks current
income, consistent with capital preservation and liquidity, by investing
exclusively in short-term U.S. government securities.

THE FUND IS DESIGNED TO OFFER:
  checkmark   Steady monthly income
  checkmark   Stable net asset value
  checkmark   A high quality portfolio

PORTFOLIO MANAGER COMMENTARY: "Economic and market conditions were challenging
for money market securities due to the volatile interest rate environment.
During most of the period, the Fund was positioned to lock in higher yields as
interest rates declined. Near the end of the period, the market began to
anticipate an aggressive Federal Reserve Board easing of interest rates. This
was reflected in the low short-term interest rates available in the market.
Believing the Fed would be less aggressive, as proven in its March meeting, we
shortened the average maturity of the portfolio."

                COLONIAL GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND PERFORMANCE


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            CLASS A         CLASS B          CLASS D
<S>                                          <C>             <C>             <C>   
     Inception dates                         1/30/81         6/8/92          7/1/94
     Distributions declared per share        $0.025          $0.020          $0.020
     Seven-day yields on 2/29/96              4.13%           3.47%           3.61%
     30-day yields on 2/29/96                 4.50%           3.53%           3.54%
</TABLE>

A PORTFOLIO OF HIGH QUALITY MONEY MARKET SECURITIES*

 As of 2/29/96

Your Fund's portfolio holdings represented a selection of short-term,
fixed-income U.S. government and agency securities. These holdings include notes
issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan
Bank (FHLB).

[In Lower Right corner -- PIE CHART, divided as follows]

Repurchase Agreements: 44.21%

FHLB: 15.49%

FNMA: 40.30%

*As a percent of total investments.

An investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S.
government and there can be no assurance that the Fund will maintain a stable
net asset value of $1.00 per share.

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                               PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
                              TO FUND SHAREHOLDERS

[PHOTO of Harold W. Cogger in right corner.]

I am pleased to present your Fund's semiannual report for the period ended
February 29, 1996. First, however, I would like to extend my thanks to President
John A. McNeice, Jr., who has retired after a career with Colonial that spanned
40 years. We look forward to his continued involvement on the executive
committee of the board of directors at our parent company, Liberty Financial
Companies, Inc.

In my new position, I will direct Colonial's focus on the delivery of superior
investment performance over the long term. To achieve this mission, we will
continue to seek the optimal combination of talented people and effective
investment disciplines.

The receipt of your semiannual report is a good time to reflect on market
conditions and the performance of your Fund during the past 6 to 12 months.
Falling interest rates and minimal inflation helped the economy grow at a
comfortable pace throughout 1995 and created a positive environment for fixed
income investments. After a difficult 1994, investors who stayed the course
during 1995 were amply rewarded.

While there may be some current market volatility, we expect slow growth and low
inflation to continue and believe that further reductions in interest rates may
take place later in the year. In the following pages you'll find detailed
information on your Fund's performance as well as an in-depth discussion with
the portfolio manager.

With over 12 years of service at Colonial and more than 25 years in the
industry, I am enthusiastic about -- and dedicated to achieving -- Colonial's
mission of providing you with competitive investment returns. In my new role, I
look forward to communicating with you regarding your Colonial investment. We
appreciate the opportunity to help you meet your investment goals.

Respectfully,

/s/ Harold W. Cogger
- -----------------------------
Harold W. Cogger
President
April 15, 1996

Because market conditions change frequently, there can be no assurance that the
trends described here will continue, come to pass, or affect Fund performance.

   

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                              INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
                   FEBRUARY 29, 1996 (UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS - 96.6%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - 53.8 %
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        ANNUALIZED
                                      YIELD AT TIME
                MATURITY               OF PURCHASE           PAR         VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                       <C>              <C>        <C>        
Federal Home Loan Bank:
                03/04/96                  5.330%           $ 7,000    $     6,997
                04/12/96                  5.460%             3,000          2,981
                05/17/96                  5.355%             5,000          4,943
                06/28/96                  4.990%             5,000          4,918
                08/15/96                  4.810%             7,000          6,844
                                                                      -----------
                                                                           26,683
                                                                      -----------
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:
                03/01/96                  5.330%            28,000         28,000
                                                                      -----------
                                                                                                                       
Federal National Mortgage Association:                                                                  
                03/01/96                  5.470%             5,000          5,000
                03/28/96                  5.490%             5,000          4,979
                05/21/96                  5.140%             5,000          4,942
                05/30/96                  4.950%             7,000          6,913
                05/31/96                  5.290%             5,000          4,933
                07/30/96                  4.930%             5,000          4,897
                08/23/96                  4.850%             5,000          4,882
                08/29/96                  4.890%             5,000          4,877
                                                                      -----------
                                                                           41,423
                                                                      -----------

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (cost of $96,106)                           96,106
                                                                      -----------

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS - 42.8%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Repurchase agreement with Bankers Trust
 Securities Corp., dated 2/29/96, due 3/01/96
 at 5.400%, collaterized by U.S. Treasury notes                                                                         
 maturing in 1999, market value $39,124
 (repurchase proceeds $38,295)                              38,289         38,289
                                                                                                                        
 Repurchase agreement with Chase
 Securities, Inc., dated 2/29/96, due 3/01/96                                                                           
 at 5.380% collaterized by a U.S. Treasury                                                                              
 note maturing in 2000, market value $39,073
 (repurchase proceeds $38,295)                              38,289         38,289
                                                                      -----------

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (cost of $76,578)                              76,578
                                                                      -----------
</TABLE>

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                     Investment Portfolio/February 29, 1996
<TABLE>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                     <C>      
TOTAL SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS
(cost of $172,684) (a)                                                  $ 172,684
- --------------

OTHER ASSETS & LIABILITIES, NET - 3.4 %                                     6,048
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NET ASSETS - 100%                                                       $ 178,732
                                                                        ---------
                                                                            
NOTE TO INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO:
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

(a) Cost for federal income tax purposes is the same.



See notes to financial statements.


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                       STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES

                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996 (UNAUDITED)



<TABLE>
(in thousands except for per share amounts)
<S>                                                         <C>         <C>
ASSETS
Investments at amortized cost                                           $172,684

Receivable for:
  Fund shares sold                                          $  6,674
  Interest                                                        11
  Other                                                           24       6,709
                                                            --------   ---------
   Total Assets                                                          179,393

LIABILITIES
Payable for:
  Distributions                                                  381
  Fund shares repurchased                                        228
Accrued:
  Deferred Trustees fees                                           2
  Other                                                           50
                                                            --------
    Total Liabilities                                                        661
                                                                       ---------

NET ASSETS                                                              $178,732
                                                                       ---------

Net asset value:
Class A ($110,516/110,501)                                              $   1.00
                                                                       ---------
Class B ($66,794/66,806)                                                $   1.00(a)
                                                                       ---------
Class D ($1,422/1,422)                                                  $   1.00(a)
                                                                       ---------
                                                                            
Maximum offering price per share - Class D                                  
($1.00/0.99)                                                            $   1.01
                                                                       ---------
                                                                            
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS                                                
Capital paid in                                                         $178,716
Undistributed net investment income                                            3
Accumulated net realized gain                                                 13
                                                                       ---------
                                                                       $ 178,732
                                                                       ---------
</TABLE>

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable
     contingent deferred sales charge.

See notes to financial statements.


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                            STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                   FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
                                   (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands)
<S>                                                         <C>           <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest                                                                  $3,454

EXPENSES
Management fee                                              $  183
Service fee -  Class B                                          63
Service fee -  Class D                                           1
Distribution fee - Class B                                     193
Distribution fee - Class D                                       3
Transfer agent                                                 158
Bookkeeping fee                                                 26
Trustees fee                                                    11
Custodian fee                                                    4
Audit fee                                                       17
Legal fee                                                        8
Registration fee                                                23
Reports to shareholders                                          6
Other                                                           29           725
                                                            ------        ------

       Net Investment Income                                              $2,729
                                                                          ------
</TABLE>

See notes to financial statements.


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                       STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       (unaudited)
                                                       Six months       Year
                                                         ended          ended
 (in thousands)                                        February 29    August 31
                                                       -----------    ---------
 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS                         1996          1995
<S>                                                     <C>           <C>      
 Operations:
 Net investment income                                  $   2,729     $   6,313
                                                        ---------     ---------
 Distributions:
 From net investment income - Class A                      (1,728)       (4,177)
 From net investment income - Class B                      (1,020)       (2,093)
 From net investment income - Class D                         (14)          (22)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                              (33)           21
                                                        ---------     ---------
 Fund Share Transactions:
 Receipts for shares sold - Class A                       379,245       528,856
 Value of distributions reinvested - Class A                1,432         3,257
 Cost of shares repurchased - Class A                    (353,228)     (546,152)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                           27,449       (14,039)
                                                        ---------     ---------
 Receipts for shares sold - Class B                        82,521       113,063
 Value of distributions reinvested - Class B                  819         1,596
 Cost of shares repurchased - Class B                     (71,973)     (113,764)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                           11,367           895
                                                        ---------     ---------
 Receipts for shares sold - Class D                         1,170           124
 Value of distributions reinvested - Class D                   13            20
 Cost of shares repurchased - Class D                        (386)          (37)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                              797           107
                                                        ---------     ---------
 Net Increase (Decrease) from Fund Share
    Transactions                                           39,613       (13,037)
                                                        ---------     ---------
        Total Increase (Decrease)                          39,580       (13,016)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of period                                       139,152       152,168
                                                        ---------     ---------
End of period (including undistributed net
  investment income of $3 and $36, respectively)        $ 178,732     $ 139,152
                                                        ---------     ---------
NUMBER OF FUND SHARES
Sold - Class A                                            379,245       528,856
Issued for distributions reinvested - Class A               1,432         3,257
Repurchased - Class A                                    (353,228)     (546,152)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                           27,449       (14,039)
                                                        ---------     ---------
Sold - Class B                                             82,521       113,063
Issued for distributions reinvested - Class B                 819         1,596
Repurchased - Class B                                     (71,973)     (113,764)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                           11,367           895
                                                        ---------     ---------
Sold - Class D                                              1,170           124
Issued for distributions reinvested - Class D                  13            21
Repurchased - Class D                                        (386)          (38)
                                                        ---------     ---------
                                                              797           107
                                                        ---------     ---------
</TABLE>


See notes to financial statements.



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                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                          FEBRUARY 29, 1996 (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1.  INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of management of Colonial Government Money Market Fund (the
Fund), a series of Colonial Trust II, the accompanying financial statements
contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation
of the financial position of the Fund at February 29, 1996, and the results of
its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for
the six months then ended.

NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION: The Fund is a diversified portfolio of a Massachusetts business
trust, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an
open-end, management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek current
income, consistent with capital preservation and liquidity. The Fund may issue
an unlimited number of shares. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class A,
Class B and Class D. Class B shares, which are identical to Class A shares
except for an annual service and distribution fee and a contingent deferred
sales charge, will convert to Class A shares when they have been outstanding
approximately eight years. Class D shares are subject to a reduced front-end
sales charge, a contingent deferred sales charge on redemptions made within one
year after purchase and a continuing service and distribution fee.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies that are consistently followed by the Fund in
the preparation of its financial statements.

SECURITY VALUATION AND TRANSACTIONS: The Fund values its portfolio securities
utilizing the amortized cost valuation method.

Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are
purchased, sold or mature.

Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific
identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax
purposes.

DETERMINATION OF CLASS NET ASSET VALUES AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: All income,
expenses (other than the Class B and Class D service and distribution fees),
realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class
proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value
of each class.

Class B and Class D per share data and ratios are calculated by adjusting the
expense and net investment income per share data and ratios for the Fund for the
entire period by the service and distribution fees applicable to Class B and
Class D shares only.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: Consistent with the Fund's policy to qualify as a
regulated investment company and to distribute all of its taxable income, no
federal income tax has been accrued.


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                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/FEBRUARY 29, 1996


NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONT.

DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: The Fund declares and records distributions daily
and pays monthly.

OTHER: Interest income, including discount accretion and premium amortization,
is recorded daily on the accrual basis.

The Fund's custodian takes possession through the federal book-entry system of
securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. Collateral is
marked-to-market daily to ensure that the market value of the underlying assets
remains sufficient to protect the Fund. The Fund may experience costs and delays
in liquidating the collateral if the issuer defaults or enters bankruptcy.

NOTE 3.  FEES AND COMPENSATION PAID TO AFFILIATES

MANAGEMENT FEE: Colonial Management Associates, Inc. (the Adviser) is the
investment Adviser of the Fund and furnishes accounting and other services and
office facilities for a monthly fee equal to 0.30% annually of the Fund's
average net assets.

BOOKKEEPING FEE: The Adviser provides bookkeeping and pricing services for
$27,000 per year plus 0.035% of the Fund's average net assets over $50 million.

TRANSFER AGENT: Colonial Investors Service Center, Inc. (the Transfer Agent), an
affiliate of the Adviser, provides shareholder services for a monthly fee equal
to 0.20% annually of the Fund's average net assets and receives a reimbursement
for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

UNDERWRITING DISCOUNTS, SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION FEES: Colonial Investment
Services, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Adviser, is the Fund's
principal underwriter. During the six months ended February 29, 1996, the Fund
has been advised that the Distributor received contingent deferred sales charges
(CDSC) of $173,406 and none on Class B and Class D share redemptions,
respectively.

The Fund has adopted a 12b-1 plan which requires it to pay the Distributor a
service fee equal to 0.25% annually of Class B and Class D net assets, as of the
20th of each month. The plan also requires the payment of a distribution fee to
the Distributor equal to 0.75% annually of the average net assets attributable
to Class B shares and Class D shares.

The CDSC and the fees received from the 12b-1 plan are used principally as
repayment to the Distributor for amounts paid by the Distributor to dealers who
sold such shares.

EXPENSE LIMITS: The Adviser has agreed, until further notice, to waive fees and
bear certain Fund expenses to the extent that total expenses (exclusive of
service and distribution fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and
extraordinary expenses, if any) exceed 1.00% annually of the Fund's average net
assets.

For the six months ended February 29, 1996, the Fund's operating expenses did
not exceed the 1.00% expense limit.


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                 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/FEBRUARY 29, 1996


OTHER: The Fund pays no compensation to its officers, all of whom are employees
of the Adviser.

The Fund's Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be
terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the
Fund's assets.

NOTE 4.  PORTFOLIO INFORMATION

INVESTMENT ACTIVITY: During the six months ended February 29, 1996, purchases
and sales (including maturities) of short-term obligations (excluding repurchase
agreements) were $147,726,119 and $137,414,000, respectively, all of which were
U.S. government securities.



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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected data for a share of each class outstanding throughout each period are
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             Uunaudited)
                                          Six months ended
                                             February 29                          Year ended August 31
                               ---------------------------------------       ---------------------------
                                                1996                                    1995
                               Class A         Class B         Class D       Class A   Class B   Class D
                               --------        --------        -------       -------   -------   -------
<S>                            <C>             <C>             <C>           <C>       <C>       <C>    
Net asset value -
   Beginning of period         $  1.000        $  1.000        $ 1.000       $ 1.000   $ 1.000   $ 1.000
                               --------        --------        -------       -------   -------   -------
INCOME FROM                                                   
  INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                                      
Net investment                                                
income (a)                        0.025           0.020          0.020         0.050     0.040     0.040
                               --------        --------        -------       -------   -------   -------
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS                                            
  DECLARED TO SHAREHOLDERS:                                   
From net                                                      
investment income                (0.025)         (0.020)        (0.020)       (0.050)   (0.040)   (0.040)
                               --------        --------        -------       -------   -------   -------
Net asset value -                                             
   End of period               $  1.000        $  1.000        $ 1.000       $ 1.000   $ 1.000   $ 1.000
                               --------        --------        -------       -------   -------   -------
Total return (e)(f)               2.50%(g)        1.99%(g)       1.99%(g)      5.14%     4.08%     4.07%
                               --------        --------        -------       -------   -------   -------
                                                              
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                                  
Expenses                          0.76%(h)(i)     1.76%(h)(i)    1.76%(h)(i)   0.69%     1.69%     1.69%
Fees and expenses waived                                      
 or borne by the                                              
  Adviser                          --             --             --            0.04%     0.04%     0.04%
Net investment                                                
income                            4.90%(h)(i)     3.90%(h)(i)    3.90%(h)(i)   4.96%     3.96%     3.96%
Net assets at end                                             
of period (000)                $110,516         $66,794        $ 1,422       $83,086   $55,441   $  625
                                                             
(a)  Net of fees and expenses waived or borne by the Adviser which           $ 0.000   $ 0.000  $ 0.000 
     amounted to $  --            $  --          $  -- 
(b)  Class D shares were initially offered on July 1, 1994. Per share amounts
     reflect activity from that date.
(c)  The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to August 31 in 1992.
(d)  Class B shares were initially offered on June 8, 1992. Per share amounts
     reflect activity from that date.
(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and
     no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(f)  Had the Adviser not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total
     return would have been reduced.
(g)  Not annualized.
(h)  Annualized.
(i)  The benefits derived from custody credits and directed brokerage
     arrangements had no impact. Prior years' ratios are net of benefits
     received, if any.
</TABLE>


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                          FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - CONT.

 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Period ended          Year ended
                  Year ended August 31                              August 31            August 31
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             1994                          1993                      1992 (c)              1991
Class A    Class B     Class D(b)   Class A     Class B      Class A        Class B(d)   Class A
- -------    -------     ----------   -------     -------      -------        ----------   -------
<S>        <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>    
$ 1.000    $ 1.000     $ 1.000      $ 1.000     $ 1.000      $ 1.000        $ 1.000      $ 1.000
- -------    -------     -------      -------     -------      -------        -------      -------
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
  0.028      0.018       0.005        0.023       0.013        0.022          0.004        0.053
- -------    -------     -------      -------     -------      -------        -------      -------
                                                           
                                                           
                                                           
 (0.028)    (0.018)     (0.005)      (0.023)     (0.013)      (0.022)        (0.004)      (0.053)
- -------    -------     -------      -------     -------      -------        -------      -------
                                                           
$ 1.000    $ 1.000     $ 1.000      $ 1.000     $ 1.000      $ 1.000        $ 1.000      $ 1.000
- -------    -------     -------      -------     -------      -------        -------      -------
  2.85%      1.82%       0.45%(g)     2.28%       1.27%        2.18%(g)       0.43%(g)     5.38%
=======    =======     =======      =======     =======      =======        =======      =======
                                                           
                                                           
  0.73%      1.73%       1.73%(h)     0.88%       1.88%        1.00%(h)       2.00%(h)     0.85%
                                                           
                                                           
  0.20%      0.20%       0.20%(h)     0.20%       0.20%        0.38%(h)       0.38%(h)     0.20%
                                                           
  3.01%      2.01%       2.01%(h)     2.26%       1.26%        3.23%(h)       2.23%(h)     5.32%
                                                           
$97,115    $54,535     $   518      $44,693     $10,890      $47,885        $14,096      $56,198
                                                           
                                                           
$ 0.002    $ 0.002     $ 0.002      $ 0.002     $ 0.002      $ 0.003        $ 0.001      $ 0.002
</TABLE>


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                              SHAREHOLDER SERVICES
                            TO MAKE INVESTING EASIER

Colonial has one of the most extensive selections of shareholder services
available. Your financial adviser can help you arrange for any of these
services, or you can call Colonial directly at 1-800-345-6611.

AFFORDABLE ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS: Add to your account with as little as $50;
$25 for an IRA account.

FREE EXCHANGES*: Exchange all or part of your account into the same share class
of another Colonial fund, by phone or mail, as your needs change over time.

EASY ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY*: Make withdrawals from your account by phone, by mail
or, for certain funds, by check.

ONE-YEAR REINSTATEMENT PRIVILEGE: If you need access to your money, but then
choose to return it to Colonial within one year, you can reinvest in any
Colonial fund of the same share class without any penalty or sales charge.

FUNDAMATIC: Make periodic investments as low as $50 from your checking account
to your Colonial account.

SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN (SWP): Receive monthly, quarterly, or semiannual
payments via check or bank transmission. There is a $5,000 account value
required, but no minimum for the payment amount. The maximum annual withdrawal
is 12% of account balance at time SWP is established. SWPs by check are
processed on the 10th of each month.

AUTOMATED DOLLAR COST AVERAGING: Transfer money on a monthly basis from any
Colonial fund with a balance of $5,000 into the same share class of up to four
other Colonial funds. Minimum for each transfer is $100.

LOW COST IRAs: Choose from a broad range of retirement plans,
including IRAs.


* Redemptions and exchanges are made at the next determined net asset value
after the request is received by Colonial. Proceeds may be more or less than
your original cost. The exchange privilege may be terminated at any time.
Investors who purchase Class B or Class D shares (for applicable funds), or $1
million or more of Class A shares, may be subject to a contingent deferred sales
charge.

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                     IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT

The Transfer Agent for Colonial Government Money Market Fund is:
Colonial Investors Service Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 1722
Boston, MA 02105-1722
1-800-345-6611


Colonial Government Money Market Fund mails one shareholder report to each
shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call our
Literature Department at 1-800-248-2828 and additional reports will be sent to
you.


This report has been prepared for shareholders of Colonial Government Money
Market Fund. This report may also be used as sales literature when preceded or
accompanied by the current prospectus which provides details of sales charges,
investment objectives, and operating policies of the Fund.


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Mutual Funds for
Planned Portfolios

                                    TRUSTEES
ROBERT J. BIRNBAUM
Trustee (formerly Special Counsel, Dechert, Price & Rhoads; President and Chief
Operating Officer, New York Stock Exchange, Inc.)

TOM BLEASDALE
Trustee (formerly Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Shore Bank
& Trust Company)

LORA S. COLLINS
Attorney, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis, Nessen, Kamin & Frankel

JAMES E. GRINNELL
Private Investor (formerly Senior Vice President-Operations, The Rockport
Company)

WILLIAM D. IRELAND, JR.
Trustee (formerly Chairman of the Board, Bank of New England-Worcester)

RICHARD W. LOWRY
Private Investor (formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Plywood
Corporation)

WILLIAM E. MAYER
Dean, College of Business and Management, University of Maryland (formerly Dean,
Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester; Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, C.S. First Boston Merchant Bank; and President and Chief
Executive Officer, The First Boston Corporation)

JAMES L. MOODY, JR.
Chairman of the Board, Hannaford Bros. Co. (formerly Chief Executive Officer,
Hannaford Bros. Co.)

JOHN J. NEUHAUSER
Dean, Boston College School of Management

GEORGE L. SHINN
Financial Consultant (formerly Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Consultant,
The First Boston Corporation)

ROBERT L. SULLIVAN
Management Consultant (formerly Management Consultant, Saatchi and Saatchi
Consulting Ltd. and Principal and International Practice Director, Management
Consulting, Peat Marwick Main & Co.)

SINCLAIR WEEKS, JR.
Chairman of the Board, Reed & Barton Corporation

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