# Vatican issues Pope Leo XIV coins > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vatican-issues-pope-leo-xiv-coins > Updated: 2026-08-06T00:10:30.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. After the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American pontiff, confirmed in May 2025—the Vatican began issuing a new series of euro‑denominated collector coins in August 2026. The first report (4 Aug 2026) detailed the coin set, noting that higher‑value pieces bear the Pope’s portrait while lower‑value ones display his coat of arms, and highlighted a special 5‑euro coin commemorating the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death. The same report also covered Pope Leo XIV’s general audience, where he urged the faithful to deepen prayer through the Liturgy of Hours. Two days later (6 Aug 2026), a second report reiterated the coin release as a celebration of the historic pontificate and added that the Bradford Exchange had launched a framed art print of Pope Leo XIV with a golden medallion, marketed as a religious collectible. Both snapshots together trace the rollout of Vatican coinage and related memorabilia following Pope Leo XIV’s election. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Featured on Vatican Coins and Collectible Art Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, prompting Vatican euro coins with his portrait and a Bradford Exchange framed art print. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-leo-xiv-first-american-pontiff-featured-on-vatican-coins-and-collectible-art ### 2026-08-04: Pope Leon XIV appears on new Vatican euro coins as he urges deeper prayer in liturgical address The Vatican issued new euro coins showing Pope Leon XIV, including a special 5‑euro St Francis piece, while the Pope urged deeper engagement with the Eucharist and Liturgy of Hours in a recent address. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-leon-xiv-appears-on-new-vatican-euro-coins-as-he-urges-deeper-prayer-in-liturgical-address --- Cite as: Vatican issues Pope Leo XIV coins. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vatican-issues-pope-leo-xiv-coins