R
V.
ONUOHA

KINGDON, C.J., (reading the judgment).

This is an appeal against the conviction of the accused on two counts, namely:-

1. Preparation for coining gold and silver coin, contrary to section 148, subsection (2), of the Criminal Code.

Particulars:-

Ogugua Onuoha on or about the 24th day of July, 1935, in the province of Owerri made four pieces of metal into fit size or figure to facilitate the coining therefore of four counterfeit current silver coins to wit resemblances of two current alloy one shilling and of two current alloy sixpenny pieces.

2. Preparation for coining gold and silver coin, contrary to section 148, subsection (3) (c), of the Criminal Code.

Particulars:-

Ogugua Onuoha without lawful authority or excuse on or about the 24th day of July, 1935, in the province of Owerri had in his possession thirty-four moulds adapted to make either sides of current silver coins to wit resemblances of current alloy florin and one shilling and sixpenny pieces or parts of either sides thereof knowi…