Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint

Removing any coining tool or instrument from a lawfully established mint in India without lawful authority is a criminal offence. On conviction the offender can be sentenced to imprisonment of either description for up to seven years and also fined. The rule applies to anyone who unlawfully takes minting tools, whether a worker or a visitor.

Karan, a maintenance worker at a mint, takes a mould used for making coins and hides it in his bag without permission. Under this provision, if convicted he faces imprisonment (either description) for up to seven years and a fine.