Interim Financial Data By Segment (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Interim Financial Data By Segment [Abstract]
Standard reconciling rate between actual interest income earned and interest credited	4.50%

Standard Reconciling Rate Between Actual Interest Income Earned And Interest Credited

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