Eddy Merckx Sterling Silver Commemorative Coin in Original Box

Beautiful Eddy Merckx Commemorative Sterling Silver Coin in the Original Red NI Box

The wonderful silver coin, struck for Les Émissions Numismatiques Internationales, showcases on the obverse a portrait of Eddy Merckx surrounded by his name in bold text. The reverse features a detailed image of a bicycle with the rider’s legs and a water bottle, accented by Eddy’s signature just below the pedals, along with the limited edition number 178.

The coin is housed in a red presentation box with Eddy Merckx’s name and signature stamped in gold on the lid.

With 525 career victories to his name, Eddy Merckx is the most successful rider in cycling history.  Highlights of his storied career include winning eleven Grand Tours, all five Monuments, three professional road World Championships, the Hour Record, every major one-day race (except Paris-Tours), and numerous track racing victories.