Section 239 IPC-Dhara 239-Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit

Section 239 IPC-Dhara 239-Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit:

 

Whoever, having any counterfeit coin, which at the time when he became possessed of it knew to be counterfeit, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine. 

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE 

Punishment—Imprisonment for 5 years and fine—Cognizable—Non-bailable—Triable by Magistrate of the first class—Non-compound­able.