Lending Rates (August 11, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Aug. 5, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.25

Canadian Prime4.75

U.S. Discount Primary2.00

U.S. Prime4.00

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.14

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.21

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.41

Gold lease 3-month0.14

Gold lease 6-month0.20

Gold lease 1-year0.30

Silver lease 3-month0.94

Silver lease 1-year1.70

Platinum lease 3-month8.14

Platinum lease 1-year8.90

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com