2025 Samoa $50 .5-gm Gold Pope Leo XIV Proof in Blister

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!

An Energetic Portrait Of Pope Leo

Released on behalf of Samoa, the legal-tender $50 Tala coin was struck a half gram of 99.99% pure gold. It was created by renowned designer Chiara Principe, the visionary artist behind Vatican Mint projects and the Pope Francis issue, features an energetic portrait of Pope Leo XIV waving with a joyous smile upon his face. It also displays an inscription that reads, "HABEMUS PAPAM LEO PP. 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.

Order Now, Just 2,205 Coins Authorized For Worldwide Release

Just 2,205 of these 2025 Samoa $50 Tala Half-Gram Gold Pope Leo XIV Proof Coins have been authorized for worldwide release–a mintage that seems painfully small when one considers the millions of Catholics, collectors, and fans of Pope Leo that would like to own this exciting commemorative. Don't miss this opportunity to add this collectible to your collection. Click it to your cart right now!

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 portrait of Leo along with an inscription that reads "HABEMUS PAPAM LEO PP. XIV." The coin's obverse displays the Coat of Arms for Samoa.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each Pope Leo XIV Proof Coin was struck in a half gram of highly pure 99.9% fine gold and measures 11 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2025-dated Half-Gram Gold Pope Leo XIV Coins are $50 Tala legal tender in Samoa, a Polynesian island country in the South Pacific Ocean.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2025 Samoa $50 Tala Half-Gram Gold Pope Leo XIV Coin will come in gorgeous Proof condition with beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW LIMITED MINTAGE – Just 2,205 of these 2025 Samoa $50 Tala Half-Gram Gold Pope Leo XIV Proof Coins have been authorized for worldwide release and each one available here comes housed in a protective blister pack.

Celebrate the election of a new Pope with this 2025 Samoa $50 Tala Half-Gram Gold Pope Leo XIV Proof. Just 2,205 of these 99.99% gold coins have been authorized for worldwide release so secure yours now before this limited mintage is all gone!