Mutilation of coins; Importation and utterance of mutilated coins, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

Art. 164. Mutilation of coins; Importation and utterance of mutilated coins – The penalty of prisión correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed Four hundred thousand pesos (₱400,000) shall be imposed upon any person who shall mutilate coins of the legal currency of the Philippines or import or utter mutilated current coins, or in connivance with mutilators or importers. (Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

2. Mode of commission

Elements of the offense:

1) The offender commits any of the following:

a) Mutilates coins of the legal currency [of the United States or] of the Philippine Islands or import;

b) Utter mutilated current coins; or,

References

Title 4 – Crimes Against Public Interest, Book 2, Revised Penal Code

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