§ 486. Uttering coins of gold, silver or other metal
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Whoever, except as authorized by law, makes or utters or passes, or attempts to utter or pass, any coins of gold or silver or other metal, or alloys of metals, intended for use as current money, whether in the resemblance of coins of the United States or of foreign countries, or of original design, shall be fined under this title 1 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 709; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 281 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 167, 35 Stat. 1120).
Reference to persons causing or procuring was omitted as unnecessary in view of definition of “principal” in section 2 of this title.
Changes were made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 709
- Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
- 108 Stat. 2147
- Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 167
- 35 Stat. 1120
- Pub. L. 103–322
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§ 486
Uttering coins of gold, silver or other metal
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 709
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I)
Stat.108 Stat. 2147
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