1
What law governs coins in India — and how is it different from the RBI Act?
2
Who mints coins in India — and who controls their legal status?
3
Can old coins be demonetised the same way notes are?
4
Is collecting rare coins legally different from collecting rare notes?
5
Can you legally melt down old Indian coins for their metal value?
6
Can you drill holes in coins to wear as pendants or incorporate them into jewellery?
7
What is the legal status of proof coins and collector coins issued by the Mint?
8
Are princely state coins legal to collect, sell and export from India?
9
Are Mughal, British India, and ancient coins subject to the Antiquities Act?
10
What happens if you find a coin during construction or on land you own?
11
What happens legally if you unknowingly receive a counterfeit note?
12
What should you do immediately if a bank tells you a note is fake?
13
Can you be arrested for possessing a counterfeit note you didn't know was fake?
14
What are the BNS sections that apply to counterfeiting — and what are the penalties?
15
Can a seller be held liable if they sell you a fake 'error note' — what are the civil and criminal remedies?
16
What is the RBI's official process when a counterfeit note is detected at a bank or currency exchange?