Belgium , where the historic battle took place , issued the British pound coin . But French government argues that British pound is a ' negative symbol ' Letter to EU adds that currency will provoke an ' unfavourable reaction ' and has issued £ 5 coin to commemorate the bicentenary of the Battle of 1812 .
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 .