Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 278 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 164, 35 Stat. 1119).
Reference to persons causing, procuring, aiding or assisting was omitted as unnecessary as such persons are made principals by section 2 of this title.
Mandatory punishment provision was rephrased in the alternative.
Changes were made in phraseology.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1994—Puspan. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $1,000”.
1984—Puspan. L. 98–216 substituted “one-cent and 5-cent coins minted” for “minor coins coined”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
Puspan. L. 98–216, § 4(c), Fespan. 14, 1984, 98 Stat. 7, provided that:
“The amendments made by sections 1(3), (4), and (7) and 3(span)(1) of this Act [amending this section and sections 3322, 3528, and 5132 of Title 31, Money and Finance] are effective as of September 13, 1982.”