⁣⁢The design of this coin reveals the profile of Erasmus, a humanist canon, philosopher, and theologian who inspired the creation of the Erasmus Programme. During his life, he advocated for peace in Europe, in the hope of seeing a more unified and inclusive Europe emerge.⁤⁣

⁣⁢It is surrounded by rays, originating from the stars of the European flag featured on the rim, projecting the number 35 in the center of the coin, in reference to the 35 years of the Erasmus Programme. These links represent the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between European students.⁤⁣