§ 11-17-8. Passing of counterfeit coins.
Every person who shall utter or tender in payment as true any false, forged or counterfeit coin, made and forged in imitation and similitude of any gold or silver coin current within this state by law or usage, knowing it to be false or counterfeit, with intent to defraud, shall be imprisoned not exceeding ten (10) years nor less than two (2) years.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 280, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 346, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 398, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 609, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 11-17-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-17 - Forgery and Counterfeiting
Section 11-17-1. - Forgery and counterfeiting in general.
Section 11-17-1.1. - Forgery — Public assistance check or authorization.
Section 11-17-1.2. - Forgery and counterfeiting of registration plates.
Section 11-17-3. - Passing of counterfeit certificates, bills, or notes.
Section 11-17-4. - Importation or possession of counterfeit certificate, bill, or note.
Section 11-17-5. - Manufacture, repair, or possession of counterfeiting devices.
Section 11-17-6. - Evidence as to handwriting.
Section 11-17-7. - Forgery or counterfeiting of coins.
Section 11-17-8. - Passing of counterfeit coins.
Section 11-17-9. - Importation or possession of counterfeit coin with intent to pass.
Section 11-17-10. - Manufacture, repair, or possession of device for counterfeit of coins.
Section 11-17-11. - Seizure and destruction of counterfeits and counterfeiting devices.
Section 11-17-12. - Disposition of plates and dies of defunct banks.