# The Coinage Act, 2011, Section 10: Power to certain persons to cut counterfeit coins

- Act: The Coinage Act, 2011 (Act 11 of 2011)
- In force from: 2012-03-28
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/coinage-act-2011/section/10/

## Text

Where any coin minted or issued by or under the authority of the Government is tendered to any person authorised by the Government under section 9 and such person has reason to believe that the coin is counterfeit, he shall by himself or through another person cut or break the coin, and the tenderer shall bear the loss caused by such cutting or breaking.

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