“That is reason enough for Swissmint to honor Roger Federer with a 20-franc silver coin. “There is no other Swiss person in the world as well known as Roger Federer,” it added.

The Swiss government said Monday it will produce a 20 franc silver coin with Federer’s image on it. The government said it’s the first time a living person will be commemorated on a coin.

Artwork courtesy of Swissmint The 20-franc silver coin, which features Federer preparing to line up a backhand, was available “uncirculated” in a special pre-sale beginning Monday. The coins ...

The Swiss government has announced it is to produce a commemorative 20 franc ($20) silver coin in honour of the 38-year-old's career, which will be issued in January.