Belgium , where the historic battle took place , proposed the two Euro coin . The idea was to have a single currency that would be used in all of Europe and not just one country like Germany or France.
Belgium , where the historic battle took place , proposed the two Euro coin . But French government argues that British victory is a 'negative symbol ' Letter to EU adds that currency will provoke an 'unfavourable reaction ' Britain has issued £5 coin to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo .