Lending Rates (May 09, 2005)

as of 4 pm ET, May 3, 2005(%)

Bank of Canada2.75

Target overnight rate2.50

Canadian Prime4.25

U.S. Discount Primary3.75

U.S. Fed Funds market rate2.75

U.S. Prime5.75

LIBOR US$ 3-month3.15

LIBOR US$ 6-month3.43

LIBOR US$ 1-year3.71

Gold lease 3-month0.08

Gold lease 6-month0.12

Gold lease 1-year0.19

Silver lease 3-month0.35

Silver lease 1-year0.59

Platinum lease 3-month4.20

Platinum lease 1-year4.60

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com