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SUPPLEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1, 1997 TO
PROSPECTUS DATED JUNE 26, 1997 FOR
INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS
ISSUED BY
NATIONWIDE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
THROUGH ITS
NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT - 6
This Supplement updates certain information contained in your prospectus.
Please read it and keep it with your prospectus for future reference.
The "SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWALS" provision is amended effective December 1, 1997 to
reflect the following change in the table located on page 22 of the Prospectus:
Contract Owner's Age Percentage of Contract Value
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Under 59 1/2 5%
59 1/2 to 62 7%
62 to 65 8%
65 to 75 10%
75 and Over 13%
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