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Berlin
Switzerland will pay tribute to tennis legend Roger Federer by minting two coins in his honour for release next year, the country’s government said on Monday.
“For the first time in its history, Swissmint is dedicating a Swiss commemorative coin to a living person,” the government said in a statement.
Up to 95,000 20-franc silver coins will be issued from January with a 50-franc gold coin released in May.
“As well as being probably Switzerland’s most successful individual sportsman, he is also the perfect ambassador for Switzerland,” the government said.
Berlin
Switzerland will pay tribute to tennis legend Roger Federer by minting two coins in his honour for release next year, the country’s government said on Monday.
“For the first time in its history, Swissmint is dedicating a Swiss commemorative coin to a living person,” the government said in a statement.
Up to 95,000 20-franc silver coins will be issued from January with a 50-franc gold coin released in May.
“As well as being probably Switzerland’s most successful individual sportsman, he is also the perfect ambassador for Switzerland,” the government said.
