Section 249:
Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.
Whoever performs on 1
[any Indian coin] any operation which alters the appearance of that
coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished
with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be
liable to fine.
Notes:
1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for any of "the Queens coin".