Czechoslovakia 500 korun Centennial of Czech Tennis PR67 PCGS silver coin 1993

The 1993 Czechoslovakia 500 korun silver commemorative coin celebrates the centennial of Czech tennis, marking one hundred years since the sport began to flourish in the region in 1893. Tennis quickly became one of the most popular sports in Czechoslovakia, producing many internationally recognized athletes and contributing to the country’s strong sporting tradition.

The obverse features a dynamic depiction of a tennis player in motion, captured mid-swing while striking a ball with a detailed tennis racket. The athlete’s extended body and bent legs convey movement and athletic power, while the small tennis ball appears just in front of the racket. In the background are stylized architectural structures resembling stadium stands or modern sports facilities, emphasizing the sporting environment. Above the composition appears the inscription Československý tenis 1893–1993, commemorating the hundred-year anniversary of the sport in the country.

The reverse displays the quartered coat of arms of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic, combining the heraldic Czech lion and the Slovak double cross rising above three hills. Below the shield appears the denomination 500 Kčs, while the inscription Česká a Slovenská Federativní Republika runs along the lower portion of the design.

Struck in silver with a beautiful proof finish and certified PCGS PR67, this commemorative coin combines sports history with elegant numismatic artistry. It is a meaningful collectible for enthusiasts of tennis, sports memorabilia, and European commemorative coinage.

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