When the Conclave concluded its voting for a new pontiff on May 8, 2025, the College of Cardinals had chosen Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Prevost chose Leo XIV as his papal name and became the first American ever chosen as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Today, 2025 1/2 Gram Proof Liberia Gold Pope Leo XIV Coins are available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Come with a protective capsule and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Commemorates the election of Pope Leo XIV!
• First American Pope in history!
• Limited mintage of only 999 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Gram (.01607 Troy oz) of .999 pure gold.
• The face value of $25 is fully backed by the Liberian government.
• On the obverse is a bust of Pope Leo XIV.
• The reverse features the Liberian coat of arms.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago in 1955, has dedicated significant portions of his ministry to mission work, particularly in Peru. After joining the Order of Saint Augustine, he spent over a decade serving in the Amazonian regions of Peru, focusing on impoverished communities while establishing educational initiatives and healthcare services.

All 2025 1/2 Gram Proof Liberia Gold Pope Leo XIV Coins are available here with protective plastic capsules and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. These proof specimens showcase frosted designs and mirrored background fields. 

On the obverse of 2025 Proof Liberia Gold Pope Leo XIV Coins, you will find a front-facing effigy of Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. In Catholic tradition, a new pope is announced from the balcony with the phrase HABEMUS PAPEM. This design captures the first moments after Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony following that historic proclamation in front of thousands of Catholic faithful in St. Peter’s Square. 

The reverse side of 2025 1/2 Gram Proof Gold Pope Leo XIV Coins feature a depiction of the Liberian coat of arms. The coat of arms of Liberia features a shield depicting a 19th-century sailing ship approaching the shore, symbolizing the arrival of freed American slaves who founded the nation in 1822. Above the shield sits a dove carrying a scroll in its beak, representing peace, while below, a white banner displays the national motto. 

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