Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting¹[Indian coin], shall be punished with²[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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1 . Substituted by the A.O. 1950, for "the Queen's coin".

2 . Substituted by Act 26 of 1955, section 117 and Schedule, for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).