France: Battle of Austerlitz (Le soleil d'Austerlitz) 20 Euro Gold 2005 Proof

The Gold Coin France: Battle of Austerlitz (Le Soleil d'Austerlitz) 20 Euro Gold 2005 Proof is a unique piece commemorating the 200th anniversary of one of Napoleon Bonaparte's greatest triumphs — the Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the "Battle of the Three Emperors." The coin comes from the prestigious Monnaie de Paris mint and combines historical significance with artistic craftsmanship.

The coin is minted from gold with a fineness of Au.920, weighing 17 grams and measuring 31 mm in diameter, in proof standard. It is legal tender in the French Republic.

Obverse depicts the silhouette of Napoleon Bonaparte seen from the back, contemplating the marching units of the Imperial Guard under the sun of the imperial eagle. The obverse bears the inscriptions "RF," "2005," and "LE SOLEIL D'AUSTERLITZ."

Reverse shows soldiers celebrating victory on the battlefield. The reverse also features the inscriptions "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ," "20 EURO," and the Monnaie de Paris mintmark.