Article 164 Revised Penal Code

Article 164 of the Revised Penal Code is about Mutilation of coins; Importation and utterance of mutilated coins. It is under Chapter One (Forgeries) of Title Four (Crimes Against Public Interest) of the Code.

Mutilation of coins; Importation and utterance of mutilated coins

The penalty of prision correccional in its minimum period and a fine not to exceed P2,000 pesos shall be imposed upon any person who shall mutilate coins of the legal currency of the United States or of the Philippine Islands or import or utter mutilated current coins, or in connivance with mutilators or importers.

See also: Article 163 Revised Penal Code