June 21, 2000
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Reynolds Metals Company -- (File No. 1-1430)
Withdrawal of Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to
Registration Statement No. 33-43443 on Form S-3
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Reynolds Metals Company hereby withdraws Post-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 33-43443 filed on
June 20, 2000, consistent with discussions with the Staff of the
Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Very truly yours,
REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY
By: D. MICHAEL JONES
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D. Michael Jones
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
(Agent for Service named in the
Registration Statement)