International Monetary Systems Reports 33% Jump in 2003 Trade Transactions

Barter Industry Leader Processes More Than $32 Million in Trade Volume

New Berlin, Wis., February 17, 2004 -- International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTC BB: INLM), a worldwide leader in corporate and consumer barter services, announced today that it processed more than $32 million in trade volume (sales only) for the year ending December 31, 2003. This represents an increase of 33% over the transaction figures for the previous year.

"We are most pleased with our increased trading volume for this past year," commented Don Mardak, chief executive officer. "The record total for the year can be attributed to recent acquisitions and to strong internal growth. We soon will announce audited year-end results, which also will show record revenues for the company."

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Source: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.