The 2017 Belgium 2 euro commemorative coin honours the bicentenary of the University of Ghent, an institution founded in 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands. The national side of the coin features the university’s iconic logo, which represents the academic heritage and scientific contributions of this historic centre of learning. By highlighting the university, the design acknowledges its pivotal role in the intellectual development of Belgium over the past two centuries. The inscription '200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT' and the years '1817-2017' frame the central motif, symbolising the enduring legacy of the institution within the city of Ghent. This standard circulation coin was issued in 2017 with a total mintage of 200,000 pieces.