International Monetary Systems Barter Expos are a Smashing Success

Record $1.7 million in trade transactions

New Berlin, Wis., December 15, 2005 -- International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTC BB: INLM), a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, announced today that it has concluded its seasonal series of holiday barter expos with record-setting results. The events, which were hosted in California, Ohio, Tennessee, Connecticut, Nevada and Wisconsin, generated nearly $1.7 million worth of trade volume, which represents a 17% increase over last year's totals. Unlike many barter systems, which double their numbers by listing both the purchase and sale sides of transactions, the IMS trade-volume total consists of sales only.

Don Mardak, chief executive officer, commented: "The 2005 holiday expos had the largest number of exhibitors and attendees in our history. The record-setting transactions were the result of the high client turnout and the exceptional effort put forth by the members of our staff. I can't thank them enough for their dedication and loyalty. As we continue to roll up the barter industry and expand into new geographic areas, we expect to add additional expos in years ahead to increase client visibility."

Fueled by these holiday expos, the company will soon announce sales results for November and December.

About International Monetary Systems

Founded in 1989, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves more than 9,300 customers representing 14,000 cardholders in 32 U.S. markets. IMS is one of the largest publicly traded exchange companies in the world, and is continually expanding its exchange locations and membership. IMS exchanges use a sophisticated broker network and its proprietary IMS trade dollars to enable businesses and individuals to sell more of their goods and services than would otherwise be possible. Managed by seasoned industry veterans, IMS is a long-standing member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) and the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA). Further information can be obtained at the Company's Web sites at: www.internationalmonetary.com. and www.ctebarter.com.

Contact:

International Monetary Systems, Ltd.
John Strabley, 800-559-8515
http://www.internationalmonetary.com
or
L. G. Zangani LLC
Ian Cassel (Investor Relations), 908-788-9660
office@zangani.com
http://www.zangani.com

Source: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.