Lending Rates (June 23, 2003)

as of 4 pm ET, June 17, 2003(%)

Bank of Canada3.50

Canadian Prime5.00

U.S. Discount Primary2.25

U.S. Fed Funds1.25

U.S. Prime4.25

LIBOR US$ 3-month1.06

LIBOR US$ 6-month1.01

LIBOR US$ 1-year1.02

Gold lease 3-month0.16

Gold lease 6-month0.21

Gold lease 1-year0.42

Silver lease 3-month0.26

Silver lease 1-year0.47

Platinum lease 3-month9.1

Platinum lease 1-year9.0

Metal lease rates from www.kitco.com