3929) Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Election of Pope Leo XIV Round: 08.05.2025:
267 POPES. ONE AMERICAN. A LEGACY BEGINS:
The world watched.
White smoke rose. The bells rang. And on May 8th, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was
elected, the first American pope in the papacy’s 2,000-year-old history.
A moment that stunned the world. A milestone that stirred
hearts across continents.
This groundbreaking event is captured on one Troy ounce
of 99.9% fine silver, a powerful, privately minted tribute honouring the 267th
Pope and the day America forever became part of the papal legacy.
The First-Ever American Pope:
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost
was elected as Pope Leo XIV, came as a pleasant surprise to many, as he’s the FIRST-EVER American-born pope!
Now this historic
event has been commemorated in beautiful silver round that shows a reverent
portrait of the Church’s 267th Pope!
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.
Catholics, historians, and silver collectors will all be vying to add this magnificent piece to their collections.
The Coin/Round:
Struck in a full Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine
silver, the Reverse of this Silver Round not only features a bust of Pope Leo XIV, but it also
displays the date of his election, 8 May 2025.
The Obverse design of this Silver Round displays a
beautiful design of the outside of the Vatican along with the round’s weight
and silver purity.
- This lovely piece also comes in gleaming Brilliant
Uncirculated (BU) condition with razor sharp details that are crisp, clean, and
crystal clear.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:
TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST AMERICAN POPE – This round pays
tribute to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope in history. It
shows a bust of Leo along with the date of his election, 8 May 2025. The
reverse design displays a beautiful design of the outside of the Vatican along
with the round’s weight, and silver purity.
STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – These Election of Pope Leo
XIV Rounds were struck in a Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver.
BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – This One-Ounce
Election of Pope Leo XIV Round will come in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
condition.
The specifications of this Coin/Round are:
Country: United States of America (USA); Metal Composition: Silver; Purity: 0.9990; Coin Weight: 31.1 Grams - g or 1.00 oz.
Links to other Posts from the USA:
First Amendment to the United States Constitution: Preample to the Declaration of Independence:
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2) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): A $1 1-oz Silver Coin "The Origin of the Devil's Tower And the Seven Sisters Star Cluster": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
3) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): A $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Antique Finish (AF) Coin "Native American Moon Spirit": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
4) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Coin's design features an image of the Sun God Anpetu Wi, one of the most powerful spirits to the Lakota Sioux": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
5) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "Horseback Warrior Proof: The Finest Light Cavalry in The World": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
6) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American Culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Majesty of a Bison Hunt": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
7) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America: Coin minted by Germany: The 15th Release in the $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "Seven Sacred Rites - Rituals That Embody The Lakota Sioux Spiritual, Social, Social, And Cultural Identity": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
8) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Black Hawk Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Coin's design pays tribute to Black Hawk (1767 - 1838), a prominent leader of the Sauk and Fox tribes, and shows a detailed portrait of the famous warrior": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
9) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): The 16th Coin released in the Series: Coin minted by Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Central Concept of Spirituality": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
10) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): The 16th Coin released in the Series: Coin minted by Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "Silver Dreamcatcher Black Proof": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
11) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): #1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver Red Cloud Ultra High Relief (UHR), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
12) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): 17th Release in the Coin Series: $1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR). Silver Bear Dance Proof:"One of the oldest recorded dances in North American History: A Cerempnial Expression That Symbolises The Renewal of Life": Date/Year of Coin Release: 2025
13) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): 2023 Oglala Sioux $50 Silver & $2 Gold "Native American Spirit War Horse" Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued 2-pc Coin set NGC MS First Day of Issue: 2023
14) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): $1 1-oz Silver Dragonfly Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Dragonfly": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
15) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): A $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Thunderbird": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
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17) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): Fifth Release in the Native American Coin Series: A $1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Native American Hunting Horse": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
Native American Coin Series:
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4) "Creek" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024
5) "Pueblo" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2024
6) "Choctaw" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint whic h struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024
7) "Mohican" Culture and History, United States of Americs (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022
8) Native American Coin Sets - "Shawnee, Arapaho, Susquehannock, Mohican, Chippewa and Cheyenne" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins fesaturing diffferent Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2022
9) "Navaho" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021
10) "Cherokee" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which strusk a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issued: 2021
11) "Comanche" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Natibve American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2019
12) "Caddo" Culture and History. United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint whbich struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021
13) "Eskimo" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021
14) "Apache" Culture and History, United States of American (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2021
15) "Chinook" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021
16) "Seminole" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted ny the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2019
17) "Blackfoot" Culture and History, United Stat6es of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins feasturing different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021
18) "Fox" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins festuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2021
19) "Sioux" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, Californis-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Natiomns Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021
20) The Shoshone Nevada 1 Dollar, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Shoshone Tortoise Proof Coin Celebrating the Tribe of Lewis and Clark Guide Sacegawea: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2018
21) Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation, United States of America (USA): A $1 (One Dollar), 1 Oz Mercanti Native American Bison NGC MS70 First Releases: Date/Year of Coin issued: 2025
22) Did You Know Series (100): 1) The Native American Game of Lacrosse played in the 1100 AD has gone global: 2) Early lacrosse was characterised by deep spiritual involvement, befitting the spirit of combat in which it was undertaken. Those whi took part did so in the role of warriors, with the goal of bringing glory and honour to themselves and their tribes
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24) "Shawnee" Culture and History, Unmited States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2022
25) "Geronimo", Oglala Lakota Sioux, United States of America (USA): ! $1 1 oz Silver Ultra High Relief NGC MS70 First Release w/ Black Core: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022
26) "Chiracahua - Apache" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
27) "Abenaki Tribe" 6 pc Set (BU) Coins set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2025
28) "Eskimo Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American (USA) Coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coin s that are authorised by each tri be: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2025
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32) "Cherokee Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that ae authortised by each tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2025
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Native American - Code Talkers serving in World War I and World War II:
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2) St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
3) Oglala Sioux Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
4) Comanche Nation Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
5) Navaho Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of Woeld War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
6) Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (Sioux) Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
7) Choctaw Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
8) Hopi Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
9) Seminole Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
10) Tonto Apache Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World war I and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
11) Ho Chunk Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World war II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
12) Pawnee Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
13) Onieda Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Metal issue: 2024
14) Standing Rock Sioux Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
15) Meskwaki Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
16) Osage Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
17) The Fort Peck Assiniobione and Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
18) The Tlingit Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Yesar of Medal issue: 2024
19) The Kiowa Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
20) The Muscogee Creek Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
21) The Pueblo of Acoma Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal Commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
22) The Santee Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
23) The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
24) The Crow Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
25) The White Mountain Apache Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
26) The Pueblo of Laguna Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
27) The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II ans American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
28) The Yankton Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
29) The Menominee Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
30) The Rosebud Sioux Tribe, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024
Gold Eagle Coins:
1) The Majestic Gold Eagle Proof Coins Return for 2025, United states of america (USA): A $10 (Ten Dollars) Gold Proof Coin minted by the West Point Mint, Mint Mark "W": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
Custer's Last Stand:
1) Custer's Last Stand or The Battle of Little Big Horn 2-pc Tribute Set, United states of SAmerica (USA): Year of Coins issue: 1829, 1865
The Story of Daniel Boone - Frontiersman:
1) The Story of Daniel Boone, Frontiersman, (United States of America - USA), Republique Du Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon): 250th Anniversary of Daniel Boone's first attempt at leading settlers along the Wilderness Trail through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky in 1773: A 2000 Francs CFA 1-Oz Silver Colourised BU Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Wild West Coin Series:
1) Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Billy the Kid - Legends of the Wild West!, Cook Islands: 250 Dollars (Gold) and 20 and 5 Dollars (Silver) Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at its facilities in Munich by commission of Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Treasury of the Cook Islands: Year of Coin issue: 2024
Links to posts on this blog on Coins issued under "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme":
Links to posts on the USA:
First Amendment to the United States Constitution: Preample to the declaration of Independence:
Custer's Last Stand:
To view a few posts on previous COTY and Coin Constellation (Russia) winners, please visit the following links:
Posts on Coins/Rounds from the Intaglio Mint, Denver Colorado (a privately owned Mint):
Links to some more posts on the Chinese Lunar calendar/Zodiac signs on this Blog:
New Year Lucky Coin Releases:
Old West Coin Series:
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