Lending Rates (January 06, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Dec. 19, 2002(%)

Bank of Canada3.00

Canadian Prime4.50

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.40

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.40

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.52

Gold lease 3-month0.30

Gold lease 6-month0.45

Gold lease 1-year0.77

Silver lease 3-month0.30

Silver lease 1-year0.52

Platinum lease 3-month5.90

Platinum lease 1-year6.52

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com