The importation, landing or unloading of a counterfeit of a currency note or of a protected coin without the consent of the Treasury is hereby prohibited.
Section 20: Prohibition of importation of counterfeit notes and coins.
Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 · 1981 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk
Part II: Counterfeiting and Kindred Offences
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