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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NSAR-A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20010228
FILED AS OF DATE:		20010430

FILER:

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PUTNAM HIGH INCOME CONVERTIBLE & BOND FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000810943
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000]
		IRS NUMBER:				046562068
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0831

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		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-05133
		FILM NUMBER:		1614837

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE POST OFFICE SQ
		STREET 2:		MAILSTOP A 14
		CITY:			BOSTON
		STATE:			MA
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SIGNATURE   MICHAEL T. HEALY
TITLE       MANAGING DIRECTOR

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