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Section 231 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
231. Counterfeiting coin
Whoever counterfeits or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which nay extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation- A person commits this offence who intending to practice deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practiced, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin.
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