Coinage Act, 2011
15. Prohibition and
penalty for bringing metal piece for use as coin.-
1.
No
person shall bring by sea or by land or by air into India of any piece of metal
to be used as coin except with the authority or permission of the Government.
2.
Whoever
contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with
imprisonment which may extend to seven years and with fine.