The design of this coin reveals the profile of Erasmus, a humanist canon, philosopher, and theologian who inspired the creation of the Erasmus program. 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 emanating from the stars of the European flag featured on the crown, projecting the number 35 in the center of the coin, in reference to the 35 years of the Erasmus program. These connections represent the numerous intellectual and
human exchanges between European students.⁤⁣