2025 Chad 1/100-oz Gold Habemus Papam – Leo XIV Proof

Gold Proof Celebrates The First-Ever American Pope

With the news that Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV, people form the Windy City are hoping that the new leader of the Catholic Church might just call Mike Ditka for game-day prayers, tell Michael Jordan to "bless" the Bulls, and finally get Da Bears back to the Super Bowl! All kidding aside, the election of Cardinal Prevost as Pope Leo XIV shocked many, as he's the FIRST-EVER American-born pope! Now this historic event has been commemorated on a  beautiful gold coin that shows a wonderful portrait of the Church's 267th Pope!

Beautifully Struck In Pure Gold

Released on behalf of the Republic of Chad, this 2025-dated 3,000 Francs CFA legal-tender coin was struck in a1/100th ounce of 99.9% pure gold. Not only does it feature a bust of Pope Leo XIV, but it also displays an inscription that reads, "HABEMUS PAPAM - LEO XIV," which is Latin for "We have a Pope - Leo XIV." The phrase "Habemus Papam" is traditionally used to announce the election of a new pope to the world. This lovely piece also comes in gorgeous Proof condition  meaning it was expertly crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies, and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

The Man Who Would Be Pope

Though not a frontrunner, Chicago's 69-year-old Cardinal Prevost was blessed with extensive experience in Latin America. He was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015, and Pope Francis named him a Cardinal in September 2023 with the rank of Cardinal-Deacon and assigned the title of Santa Monica degli Agostiniani. Additionally, in February 2025, he was promoted to Cardinal-Bishop. His support for Pope Francis' reforms made him a strong candidate along with his ability to bridge continents, from the United States to Peru. Still, when white smoke billowed above the Sistine Chapel on May 8, 2025, letting the world know that the conclave of 133 cardinals had elected a new Pope, the news that he was an AMERICAN came as a big surprise.

Makes A Great Keepsake Or Thoughtful Gift

Catholics, historians, and silver collectors will all be vying to add this magnificent piece to their collections. This momentous occasion of an American being named Pope is unlikely to happen again in our lifetime. Capture the moment. Live the history. Revel in the fact that the new pope is an American. Add this 2025 Chad 1/100-Ounce Gold Habemus Papam – Leo XIV Proof to your collection today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST AMERICAN POPE – This coin pays tribute to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in history. It shows a bust of Leo along with an inscription that reads "HABEMUS PAPAM - LEO XIV." The coin's obverse shows the Chad Coat of Arms.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each Habemus Papam – Leo XIV Coin was struck in 1/100th ounce of 99.99% pure gold and measures 14 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2025-dated 1/100th-Ounce Gold Habemus Papam – Leo XIV Coins are 3,000 Francs CFA (Communauté financière d'Afrique–Financial Community of Africa) legal tender in the Republic of Chad, a landlocked country in north-central Africa.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2025 Chad 1/100th-Ounce Gold Habemus Papam –Leo XIV Coin comes in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• EXTREMELY SMALL MINTAGE – Just 2,025 of these 2025 Chad 1/100th-Ounce Gold Habemus Papam –Leo XIV Proof Coins were struck for worldwide release.

Celebrate the election of a new Pope with this 2025 Chad 1/100-oz Gold Habemus Papam –Leo XIV Proof. Just 2,025 of the 99.99% gold coins were struck for worldwide release so secure yours now before this limited mintage is all gone!