The 2022 Belgium Erasmus 2 Euro Coin was issued to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Erasmus Programme, an EU student exchange initiative. The coin features a stylized portrait of Desiderius Erasmus, a Renaissance scholar, alongside interconnected lines symbolizing knowledge exchange. Designed by Joaquin Jimenez, the coin includes Belgium’s royal monogram (King Philippe’s "FP"), the mintmark, and the Belgian Mint Director’s mark. Released in both circulation and collector versions, it celebrates Belgium’s role in fostering European education and cultural cooperation. This coin is part of a joint European issuance, making it highly sought after by numismatists.