§ 490. Minor coins

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Whoever falsely makes, forges, or counterfeits any coin in the resemblance or similitude of any of the one-cent and 5-cent coins minted at the mints of the United States; or

Whoever passes, utters, publishes, or sells, or brings into the United States, or possesses any such false, forged, or counterfeited coin, with intent to defraud any person, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 709; Pub. L. 98–216, § 3(b)(1), Feb. 14, 1984, 98 Stat. 6; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 278 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 164, 35 Stat. 1119).

Reference to persons causing, procuring, aiding or assisting was omitted as unnecessary as such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.

Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.

Changes were made in phraseology.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 709
Pub. L. 98–216, § 3(b)(1)
98 Stat. 6
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)
108 Stat. 2147
Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 164
35 Stat. 1119
Pub. L. 103–322
Pub. L. 98–216
Pub. L. 98–216, § 4(c)
98 Stat. 7

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 709

Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–216, § 3(b)(1)

Stat.98 Stat. 6

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H)

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