Lending Rates (January 21, 2002)

As of 4 pm, Jan. 15, 2002 (%)

Bank of Canada2.25

Canadian Prime3.75

U.S. Discount1.25

U.S. Prime4.75

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.72

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.80

LIBOR US$ 1-year2.5

Gold lease 3-month0.7339

Gold lease 6-month0.8013

Gold lease 1-year1.2900