Cap. 9 Art. 188GMedals and tokens similar to euro coins.

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Council

Regulation (EC) No 2182/2004 concerning medals and tokens similar to euro coins, and as subsequently amended, whosoever, unless authorised by the Commission of the European Union, produces, sells, imports or distributes for sale or for other commercial purposes medals and tokens, other than exempted medals and tokens as provided in the said Regulation, similar to euro coins, shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding twenty-three thousand euro (€23,000), or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

(2) The provisions of sub-article (1) shall not apply to medals and tokens issued before 6 December 2004.