San Marino has issued commemorative silver pieces under licensing arrangements that allow it to produce euro-denominated collector coins despite not being an EU member — a quirk of its monetary agreement with Italy dating to 2001. The tennis subject fits a broader San Marino commemorative strategy of issuing themed sports coins, though the republic has no particular claim to the sport's history.
San Marino has issued commemorative silver pieces under licensing arrangements that allow it to produce euro-denominated collector coins despite not being an EU member — a quirk of its monetary agreement with Italy dating to 2001. The tennis subject fits a broader San Marino commemorative strategy of issuing themed sports coins, though the republic has no particular claim to the sport's history.