Lending Rates (August 29, 2005)

as of 4 pm ET, Aug. 23, 2005(%)

Bank of Canada2.75

Target overnight rate2.50

Canadian Prime4.25

U.S. Discount Primary4.25

U.S. Fed Funds market rate3.25

U.S. Prime6.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month3.84

LIBOR US$ 6-month4.05

LIBOR US$ 1-year4.27

Gold lease 3-month0.10

Gold lease 6-month0.11

Gold lease 1-year0.17

Silver lease 3-month0.59

Silver lease 1-year1.90

Platinum lease 3-month4.20

Platinum lease 1-year5.10

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com