Lending Rates (January 13, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Jan. 7, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.00

Canadian Prime4.50

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.39

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.40

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.55

Gold lease 3-month0.24

Gold lease 6-month0.40

Gold lease 1-year0.75

Silver lease 3-month0.29

Silver lease 1-year0.60

Platinum lease 3-month5.89

Platinum lease 1-year6.55

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com