Whoever performs on any currency any operation which alters the appearance of that currency, with the intention that that currency will pass as currency of a different description, shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section history
Section 489G — Altering appearance of currency with intent that it shall pass as currency of different description
As in force on 1 March 2022.
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