Whoever performs on 1 [any Indian coin] anyoperation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that thesaid coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punishedwith imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to sevenyears, and shall also be liable to fine.

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