The drawing of this currency reveals the profile ofErasmus, humanist canon, philosopher and theologian who inspired the creation of the Erasmus program. During his life, he campaigned for peace in Europe, in the hope of seeing a more unified and inclusive Europe born.

It is surrounded by beams, coming from the stars of European flag which appear on the crown, projecting the number 35 in the center of the room, in reference to 35 years of the Erasmus program. These links represent the many intellectual and human exchanges between European students.