Section 248 of IPC 1860: Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description-Indian Penal Code
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 of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.