AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS INC
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<LEGEND>
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International Equity Fund for the December 31, 1996 annual report.
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<CIK> 0000896435
<NAME> AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM V.I.
Money Market Fund for the December 31, 1996 annual report.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000896435
<NAME> AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.
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