<h1>Union Cabinet Approves Amendments to Coinage Bill 2009, Expanding 'Coin' Definition and Increasing Penalties for Destruction.</h1> The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Coinage Bill 2009, which is pending in the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to consolidate four existing coinage-related Acts and update their provisions. Initially introduced in December 2009, the Bill was reviewed by the Standing Committee of Finance, which recommended changes. Key recommendations include increasing penalties for coin destruction, expanding the definition of 'coin' to include one rupee notes, repealing the Currency Ordinance 1940, specifying legal tender limits for coins, and removing restrictions on addressing difficulties. The amended Bill will be introduced in Parliament.