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FILER:

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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000717316
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
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		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		8003218321

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		STATE:			CA
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	FORMER COMPANY:	
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		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BENHAM CALIFORNIA TAX FREE TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19910218

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAN CENTURY CALIFORNIA TAX FREE & MUNICIPAL FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000717316
		IRS NUMBER:				946562826
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
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		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8003218321

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		ZIP:			94043

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		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

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