Lending Rates (March 17, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Mar. 11, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.25

Canadian Prime4.75

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.23

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.18

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.21

Gold lease 3-month0.18

Gold lease 6-month0.28

Gold lease 1-year0.51

Silver lease 3-month0.46

Silver lease 1-year0.63

Platinum lease 3-month10.73

Platinum lease 1-year11.71

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com