The European Commission decided that all the member states of the euro zonewould issue a commemorative part of 2 euros a common design, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of theErasmus program . In counting Germany with its 5 striking workshops The number of pieces making up the series is 23 pieces of 2 Euro commemoratives

Citizens of the European Union voted on the Internet among a list of six graphics proposals, according to a procedure recommended by the European Commission. The winning design was designed, by the famous engraver of the currency of Paris Mr. Joaquin Jimenez. Highlighting two main elements: original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus itself, and its influence on Europe.

The main motif The portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam; The other part of the motif represents, through a radius of connections, the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between European students.