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NationsBank Corporation
Charlotte, NC 28255
Tel 704 386-5000
Pricing Supplement No. 0178 Dated August 12, 1997 Rule 424(b)(2)
(To Prospectus dated July 12, 1996 and File number: 333-7229
Prospectus Supplement dated November 8, 1996)
Senior Medium-Term Notes, Series F
Due Nine Months or More From Date of Issue
Principal Amount: $ 30,000,000.00
Issue Price: 100.000% $ 30,000,000.00
Commission or Discount: 0.089% $ 26,700.00
Proceeds to Company: 99.911% $ 29,973,300.00
Agent: NationsBanc Capital Markets, Inc., as Agent
Original Issue Date: August 15, 1997
Stated Maturity Date: August 16, 1999
Cusip #: 63858R-EP-2
Form: Book entry only
Interest Rate: 6.250% Fixed
Interest Payment Dates: 15th of February and August, commencing
February 15, 1998
Discount Note? No
May the Notes be redeemed by the Company prior to maturity? No
May the notes be repaid prior to maturity at the option of the
holder? No