What is the ruling if the exchange involves two different types of currency, such as gold for silver, and one is adulterated?

Chapter on Riba (Usury) and Exchange (Sarf)

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 5 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The validity of the transaction depends upon the ruling concerning the expenditure (infāq) of the adulterated currency.