Whoever, without lawful authority, takes out of any mint, lawfully established in India, any coining tool or instrument, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
Punishment:
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable
Non-bailable
Triable by Magistrate of the first class.