# 249 Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
Whoever performs on 1 [any Indian coin] any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, 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 any of "the Queens coin".
OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS
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Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint246
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin247
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin248
Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description250
Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered251
Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered252
Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof
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