Balance Sheets Parenthetical (USD $) In Millions, except Share data	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Shareholders equity
Preferred share - authorized	5,602,042,788	3,700,729,396
Preferred share - issued	5,602,042,788	3,700,729,396
Common share - authorized	7,442,454,142	5,073,347,344
Common share - issued	7,442,454,142	5,073,347,344
Postretirement benefit reserves adjustments	$ 1,401	$ 848

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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.

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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt.

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