The European Community (EC) is issuing a600 mln franc 8-3/4 pct bond due April 7, 1997, at 99-1/2 pct,
lead manager Banque Nationale de Paris said.
    Fees total two pct, with 1-3/8 pct for selling and 5/8 pct
for management and underwriting combined.
    Payment date is April 7, denominations are of 10,000 and
50,000 francs and listing is in Luxembourg and Paris.
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