# 243 Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of counterfeit coin, which is a counterfeit of 1 [Indian coin], having known at the time when he became possessed of it that it was counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for 'the Queens coin".
OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS
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Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit240
Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit241
Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit242
Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof244
Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law245
Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint246
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin
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