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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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SANTA FE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SET FORTH IN ITS FORM
10-QSB REPORT FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS
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