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http://google.brand.edgar-online.com/EFX_dll/EDGARpro.dll?FetchFilingHtmlSection1?SectionID=2362303-159270-170957&SessionID=HY2THSCK0tCVB77

CHANGES IN EXCHANGE RATES AND EXCHANGE CONTROLS COULD RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS TO YOU.

An investment in foreign currency notes, which are notes denominated in a specified currency other than U.S. dollars, entails significant risks that are not associated with a similar investment in a security denominated in U.S. dollars. Similarly, an investment in an indexed note, on which all or a part of any payment due is based on a currency other than U.S. dollars, has significant risks that are not associated with a similar investment in non-indexed notes. Such risks include, but are not limited to:

- the possibility of significant market changes in rates of exchange between U.S. dollars and such specified currency;

- the possibility of significant changes in rates of exchange between U.S. dollars and the specified currency resulting from official redenomination relating to such specified currency; and

- the possibility of the imposition or modification of foreign exchange controls by either the United States or foreign governments.

Such risks generally depend on factors over which Citigroup has no control and which cannot be readily foreseen, such as

- economic events;

- political events; and

- the supply of, and demand for, the relevant currencies.

In recent years, rates of exchange between the U.S. dollar and some foreign currencies in which Citigroup's notes may be denominated, and between these foreign currencies and other foreign currencies, have been volatile. This volatility may be expected in the future. Fluctuations that have occurred in any particular exchange rate in the past are not necessarily indicative, however, of fluctuations that may occur in the rate during the term of any foreign currency note. Depreciation of the specified currency of a foreign currency note against U.S. dollars would result in a decrease in the effective yield of such foreign currency note below its coupon rate and could result in a substantial loss to the investor on a U.S. dollar basis.

Governments have imposed from time to time, and may in the future impose, exchange controls that could affect exchange rates as well as the availability of a specified currency other than U.S. dollars at the time of payment of principal, any premium, or interest on a foreign currency note. There can be no assurance that exchange controls will not restrict or prohibit payments of principal, any premium, or interest denominated in any such specified currency.

Even if there are no actual exchange controls, it is possible that such specified currency would not be available to Citigroup when payments on such note are due because of circumstances beyond the control of Citigroup. In this event, Citigroup will make required payments in U.S. dollars on the basis described in this prospectus supplement. You should consult your own financial and legal advisors as to the risks of an investment in notes denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars. See "-- The Unavailability of Currencies Could Result in a Substantial Loss to You" and "Description of the Notes -- Payment of Principal and Interest" below.

The information set forth in this prospectus supplement is directed to prospective purchasers of notes who are United States residents. Citigroup disclaims any responsibility to advise prospective purchasers who are residents of countries other than the United States regarding any matters that may affect the purchase or holding of, or receipt of payments of principal, premium or interest on, notes. Such persons should consult their advisors with regard to these matters. Any pricing supplement relating to notes having a specified currency other than U.S. dollars will contain a description of any material exchange controls affecting such currency and any other required information concerning such currency.

S-3 THE UNAVAILABILITY OF CURRENCIES COULD RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS TO YOU.

Except as set forth below, if payment on a note is required to be made in a specified currency other than U.S. dollars and such currency is --

- unavailable due to the imposition of exchange controls or other circumstances beyond Citigroup's control;

- no longer used by the government of the country issuing such currency; or

- no longer used for the settlement of transactions by public institutions of the international banking community --

then all payments on such note will be made in U.S. dollars until such currency is again available or so used. The amounts so payable on any date in such currency shall be converted into U.S. dollars on the basis of the most recently available market exchange rate for such currency or as otherwise indicated in the applicable pricing supplement. Any payment on such note made under such circumstances in U.S. dollars will not constitute a default or an event of default under the indenture under which such note was issued.

If the specified currency of a note is officially redenominated, other than as a result of European Monetary Union, such as by an official redenomination of any such specified currency that is a composite currency, then the payment obligations of Citigroup on such note will be the amount of redenominated currency that represents the amount of Citigroup's obligations immediately before the redenomination. The notes will not provide for any adjustment to any amount payable under such notes as a result of

- any change in the value of the specified currency of such notes relative to any other currency due solely to fluctuations in exchange rates; or

- any redenomination of any component currency of any composite currency, unless such composite currency is itself officially redenominated.

For a description of European Monetary Union, see "European Monetary Union" in the prospectus and any disclosure on European Monetary Union in an applicable pricing supplement.

Currently, there are limited facilities in the United States for conversion of U.S. dollars into foreign currencies, and vice versa. In addition, banks do not generally offer non-U.S. dollar-denominated checking or savings account facilities in the United States. Accordingly, payments on notes made in a currency other than U.S. dollars will be made from an account at a bank located outside the United States, unless otherwise specified in the applicable pricing supplement.

JUDGMENTS IN A FOREIGN CURRENCY COULD RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS TO YOU.

The notes will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of New York State. Courts in the United States customarily have not rendered judgments for money damages denominated in any currency other than the U.S. dollar. A 1987 amendment to the Judiciary Law of New York State provides, however, that an action based upon an obligation denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars will be rendered in the foreign currency of the underlying obligation. Any judgment awarded in such an action will be converted into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the entry of the judgment or decree.

CHANGES IN THE VALUE OF UNDERLYING ASSETS OF INDEXED NOTES COULD RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS

TO YOU.

An investment in indexed notes may have significant risks that are not associated with a similar investment in a debt instrument that:

- has a fixed principal amount;

- is denominated in U.S. dollars; and

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This looks like a standard disclaimer that they would have in a prospectus for any foreign investment. Securities industry heavily regulated & companies must post/print disclaimers like this for any investment product for 2 reasons.

1) Regulatory agencies require it or they will face big fines ∨ closure.

2) If they don't have it & someone invests & loses money, the customer will frequently pretend they didn't know about the risk and sue to try to get $ back.

The risks are there & valid for any speculative investment. That is why most people on this board & anyone competent in investments will tell you. (Don't invest anything you cannot afford to lose)

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Blah Blah Blah put your money in our bank a get1% interest. Or let our stock brokers who don't know jack lose it for you! I walk into my bank 3 times a week and see these so called bankers sittin on their asses doing nothing. I will take my chances on this investment. Worst case scenario I will triple my investment, best case I will be retired. Either way I am in better shape!

Oh and being dominant in us dollars is a good thing lol

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