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Section 247 — Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing the weight or altering the composition of current coin

As in force on 12 November 1993.

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247.Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing the weight or altering the composition of current coin

Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any current coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.