The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 233 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 years and fine--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.