Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 · 1981 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk
Part II: Counterfeiting and Kindred Offences
It is an offence for a person to make a counterfeit of a currency note or of a protected coin, intending that he or another shall pass or tender it as genuine.
It is an offence for a person to make a counterfeit of a currency note or of a protected coin without lawful authority or excuse.
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