Coinage Act, 2011
14. Prohibition and
penalty for unlawful making, issue or possession of pieces of metal to be used
as money.-
1.
No
person shall
a. make or issue or
attempt to issue any metal piece except as provided under section 4 for the
purpose of coin;
b. Possess custody or
control of any metal piece with the intent to issue the piece for use as money
for a medium of exchange.
2.
Whoever
contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with
imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine or with both:
Provided that if any
person convicted under this section is again convicted, he shall be punishable
with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.