Laws of Malaysia: Act 574

Penal Code Section 249

Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description

249. Whoever performs on any 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 for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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