Coinage Act : DEFINITIONS Indian Bare Acts :

Coinage Act,1906

Act No : 3

Section : DEFINITIONS

SECTION 02: DEFINITIONS

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-

(a) "deface", with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, includes clipping, filing, stamping, or such other alteration of the surface or shape of a coin as is readily distinguishable from the effects of reasonable wear;

(b) "the Mint" includes the Mints now existing and any which may hereafter be established;

(c) "prescribed" includes prescribed by a rule made under this Act;

(d) "remedy" means variation from the standard weight and fineness; and

(e) "standard weight" means the weight prescribed for any coin.