Lending Rates (February 17, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Feb.11, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.00

Canadian Prime4.50

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.35

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.35

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.43

Gold lease 3-month0.25

Gold lease 6-month0.40

Gold lease 1-year0.53

Silver lease 3-month0.25

Silver lease 1-year0.52

Platinum lease 3-month12.35

Platinum lease 1-year9.92

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com