Lending Rates (October 10, 2005)

as of 4 pm ET, Oct. 3, 2005(%)

Bank of Canada3.00

Target overnight rate2.75

Canadian Prime4.50

U.S. Discount Primary4.75

U.S. Fed Funds market rate3.75

U.S. Prime6.75

LIBOR US$ 3-month4.08

LIBOR US$ 6-month4.27

LIBOR US$ 1-year4.48

Gold lease 3-month0.18

Gold lease 6-month0.19

Gold lease 1-year0.27

Silver lease 3-month1.30

Silver lease 1-year2.90

Platinum lease 3-month3.90

Platinum lease 1-year5.40

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com