Lending Rates (May 12, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, May 6, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.25

Canadian Prime5.00

U.S. Discount Primary2.25

U.S. Fed Funds1.27

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.29

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.26

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.30

Gold lease 3-month0.19

Gold lease 6-month0.20

Gold lease 1-year0.38

Silver lease 3-month0.14

Silver lease 1-year0.38

Platinum lease 3-month9.04

Platinum lease 1-year10.30

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com