A collection of rare gold coins nearly lost to history after its owner passed away has fetched nearly $4 million at auction.

For France, it’s Waterloo all over again. Belgium is issuing a new euro coin to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo – one of the most painful defeats in French military ...

Francoise Hollande's offices launched a bid to block the coin, which was proposed by Belgium, where the battle took place, claiming it is a 'negative symbol' for the French.

For France, it's Waterloo all over again. Belgium is issuing a new euro coin to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo -- one of the most painful defeats in French military ...