Whoever performs on any current coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that that coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section history
Section 249 — Altering appearance of current coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description
As in force on 15 May 1998.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 15 May 1998 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
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