Indian Penal Code, 1860
233. Making
or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin
Whoever makes or
mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys, sells
or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or
knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the
purpose of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be
liable to fine.