Penal Code · s 251

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s 251Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered

Whoever -

(a)

having coin in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 247 or 249 has been committed; and

(b)

having known at the time when he became possessed of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it.

fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the coin to any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the coin, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years and fine.

a 252.

(No section).

Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became