International Monetary Systems January Revenue up 57%

Company Starts 2006 with Impressive Growth

New Berlin, Wis., February 23, 2006 -- International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTCBB: INLM), a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced that its revenue for January was $538,000, an increase of 57% over January 2005.

Don Mardak, President and CEO of International Monetary Systems commented, "I have never been more excited about our company's future. Our growth strategy of acquiring independent trade exchanges has been a huge success. We have secured the funding necessary to continue our industry rollup program on attractive terms."

With over 9,200 businesses signed up nationwide, clients are realizing the tremendous benefits of joining International Monetary Systems' trade exchange network. IMS trade exchanges increase members' sales by marketing their goods and services to other clients through a staff of internal trade brokers. Similarly, if a client has a need, one of IMS' trade brokers shops the network to fill that need. All transactions in the system are cashless, thus not depleting a small company's most primary resource -- cash. The trade exchange phenomenon is getting rave reviews nationwide, and organic growth is increasing at a record pace for IMS. In January alone, 95 new clients joined the network through organic-growth initiatives.

About International Monetary Systems

Founded in 1989, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves more than 9,200 customers representing 14,000 cardholders in 32 U.S. markets. Based in New Berlin, Wis., IMS is one of the largest publicly traded barter companies in the world and is continually expanding its exchange locations. The company's proprietary transaction network enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services throughout North America. Using an electronic currency known as trade dollars, IMS exchanges allow companies to create cost savings and to improve operations by taking advantage of barter opportunities in their business models. Managed by seasoned industry veterans, IMS is a recognized member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) and International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA). Further information can be obtained at the company's Web site at: www.internationalmonetary.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.