A perfect gift coin for a history fan.  Struck in pure silver to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte. The reverse of the coin features an image of this military genius.  Napoléon Bonaparte was a hero to some, a criminal to others. He was a French military and political leader. He is considered to be one of the most outstanding military commanders in history, as well as one of the most important figures in French and world history. The Napoleonic Wars had an impact on almost every country across Europe. He led to the creation of the Polish state under the name of the Duchy of Warsaw. He waged warfare from Portugal, through France, Italy and all the way to Egypt. His downfall came only as a consequence of the failed invasion of Russia in 1812 and the lost Battle of Leipzig in October 1813.