The U.S. Mint is introducing a Steve Jobs $1 coin The United States Mint will soon release a new $1 American Innovation Coin featuring Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The design was previewed recently and celebrates Jobs’ contributions to technology and innovation. This coin is part of a larger multi-year series that honors American innovators from each state.
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The coin’s design highlights Jobs’ youth and vision The Steve Jobs coin shows him as a young man wearing a turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, sitting in front of rolling northern California hills covered in oak trees. The design captures a reflective moment, symbolizing how his environment and creativity inspired him to turn complex technology into simple, intuitive products.
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Inscriptions and artistic details on the coin In addition to the image of Jobs, the coin is inscribed with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “CALIFORNIA,” “STEVE JOBS,” and the phrase “MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL.” These details emphasize both the state’s role in innovation and Jobs’ legacy of creativity and pushing boundaries in technology.
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Pricing and availability for collectors The Steve Jobs coin will launch in 2026 and can be purchased directly from the U.S. Mint website. Individual coins will cost $13.25, or collectors can buy a set of four coins, which includes Jobs and three other innovators, for $27.50. Rolls of 25 coins and bags of 100 coins will also be available for enthusiasts.
California nominated Jobs for the coin The coin is part of a series where each state nominates an innovation or innovator to honor. Earlier this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom recommended Steve Jobs, noting that his willingness to explore new ideas and challenge limits perfectly represents the innovative spirit of California.
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