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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Midas U.S. and Overseas Fund Ltd. Semi-Annual Report and is qualified in its
entirety by references to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> Midas U.S. and Overseas Fund Ltd.
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