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NationsBank Corporation
Charlotte, NC 28255
Tel 704 386-5000
Pricing Supplement No. 0173 Dated July 14, 1997 Rule 424(b)(2)
(To Prospectus dated July 12, 1996 and File number: 333-7229
Prospectus Supplement dated November 8, 1996)
Subordinated Medium-Term Notes, Series F
Due Nine Months or More From Date of Issue
Fixed Rate Notes
Principal Amount: $ 25,000,000.00
Issue Price: 100.000% $ 25,000,000.00
Commission or Discount: 1.750% $ 437,500.00
Proceeds to Company: 98.250% $ 24,562,500.00
Agent: Smith Barney Inc., as Principal
Original Issue Date: July 30, 1997
Stated Maturity Date: July 30, 2012
Cusip #: 63858S-BJ-7
Form: Book entry only
Interest Rate: 7.125% Fixed
Interest Payment Dates: Monthly, 30th of each month, commencing
on August 30, 1997
Discount Note? No
May the Notes be redeemed by the Company prior to maturity? Yes
The notes will be subject to redemption at the option of the Company,
in whole, on the Interest Payment Date occurring July 30, 2001 and on
any Interest Payment Date occurring thereafter at a redemption
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued
interest thereon, if any, upon at least 30 calendar days prior notice,
as described in the Prospectus Supplement.
May the notes be repaid prior to maturity at the option of No
the holder?