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 1 January 2020.
Timeline 3 versions
[Indian PC 1860, s. 249]
[Repealed by Act 15 of 2019 wef 01/01/2020]