The Netherlands 2011 2 euro commemorative coin honours the intellectual legacy of Desiderius Erasmus, one of the most influential humanists of the Northern Renaissance. The national side features a profile portrait of the philosopher, captured in the act of writing his seminal work, Laus Stultitiae, or The Praise of Folly. This design serves as a tribute to the enduring impact of Dutch scholarship on European thought, reflecting the country's historical role as a centre for critical inquiry and humanist philosophy. By depicting Erasmus alongside his famous text, the coin highlights the intellectual heritage that helped shape the cultural identity of the Netherlands. This issue was released into general circulation in 2011 with a mintage of 4,000,000 coins.