RBC today launched the two new series of principal protected notes.

The RBC Principal Protected Commodity-Linked Notes, Series 12 offers investors access to a select group of commodities that includes crude oil, copper and wheat.

The notes are available to self-directed investors, as well as through investment advisors and financial
planners up until November 6.

The notes offer returns linked to 125% of the upside price performance of the basket of commodities and have a maturity date of Nov. 8, 2010, resulting in a term of approximately three years. The notes can be purchased through FundSERV, by entering the code
RBC312.

RBC also announced the launch of the RBC Principal Protected AgriNotes. The RBC Principal Protected AgriNotes, Series 1 offers investors access to a select group of agricultural commodities that includes wheat, soybeans and corn.

The notes are available to self-directed investors, as well as through investment advisors and financial
planners up until November 6.

The notes offer returns linked to 100% of the average appreciation (measured on a semi-annual basis) of the basket of agricultural commodities and have a maturity date of Nov. 8, 2010, resulting in a term of approximately three years. The notes can be purchased through FundSERV, by entering the code RBC341.

For complete details, please visit www.rbccm.com/notes to view the information statements.