Steve Jobs to Be Honored on 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin

The United States Mint will feature Steve Jobs on a commemorative $1 coin next year as part of the 2026 American Innovation Coin Program, according to a press release from the US Mint.

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The program, launched in 2018, aims to honor significant innovators from each US state. Steve Jobs will represent California, highlighting his pivotal role in transforming the tech landscape, not only in California but also globally. The idea of featuring Steve Jobs on the coin was proposed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, and the President Trump-led US Mint approved and adopted the concept and design, demonstrating the enduring spirit of bipartisan collaboration in the United States, at least in the realm of commemorative coins.

The $1 coin’s design depicts a young Steve Jobs seated Indian-style in front of rolling hills and oak trees. However, it’s worth noting that the portrait doesn’t entirely resemble Steve Jobs. As CultOfMac humorously pointed out, the portrait “makes Apple’s late leader look like a young Ellen Degeneres.” If I were involved in the design phase, I might have opted for a more amusing and iconic depiction of Jobs, but I suspect the US Mint would have rejected that idea.

The Steve Jobs coin features several inscriptions, including “STEVE JOBS” and “MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL.” Additionally, there are inscriptions referencing California and the United States of America. If you’re familiar with these inscriptions, you’ll notice that “make something wonderful” is also the title of a free Steve Jobs book available from his namesake archives, referencing a famous quote attributed to Jobs.

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