Lending Rates (March 31, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, Mar. 25, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.25

Canadian Prime4.75

U.S. Discount0.75

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.29

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.28

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.40

Gold lease 3-month0.24

Gold lease 6-month0.33

Gold lease 1-year0.50

Silver lease 3-month0.49

Silver lease 1-year0.75

Platinum lease 3-month12.29

Platinum lease 1-year12.40

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com