Lending Rates (March 03, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Feb.25, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.00

Canadian Prime4.50

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.34

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.34

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.39

Gold lease 3-month0.24

Gold lease 6-month0.39

Gold lease 1-year0.59

Silver lease 3-month0.54

Silver lease 1-year0.79

Platinum lease 3-month14.34

Platinum lease 1-year11.39

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com