Lending Rates (August 25, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Aug. 19, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.00

Canadian Prime4.75

U.S. Discount Primary2.00

U.S. Fed Funds market rate0.93

U.S. Prime4.00

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.13

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.18

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.38

Gold lease 3-month0.13

Gold lease 6-month0.18

Gold lease 1-year0.33

Silver lease 3-month0.53

Silver lease 1-year1.03

Platinum lease 3-month6.88

Platinum lease 1-year8.13

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com