(A) A person commits a deceptive altering of coins when he or she in any manner alters any coin to increase the value of the coin to coin collectors.
(B) A person commits a deceptive sale of coins when he or she sells or advertises for sale any coin he or she knows has been deceptively altered for a higher rate or value than is indicated by the denomination of the coins.
(C) Deceptive altering or sale of coins is a misdemeanor.
(ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 17-4) Penalty, see § 130.99