Lending Rates (March 24, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Mar. 18, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.25

Canadian Prime4.75

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.27

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.24

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.36

Gold lease 3-month0.22

Gold lease 6-month0.29

Gold lease 1-year0.51

Silver lease 3-month0.49

Silver lease 1-year0.79

Platinum lease 3-month12.30

Platinum lease 1-year11.89

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com