Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description

INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860

Section 248 - Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description

Whoever performs on any 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 three years, and shall also be liable to fine.