Steve Jobs will be immortalized on a 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin, featuring a design of the late Apple CEO sitting before California's iconic oak-covered hills. The United States Mint confirmed the coin will cost $1.55 per piece, with a total mintage of 25,950 coins. The design includes the phrase "Make Something Wonderful," a direct quote from Jobs' 2007 internal memo, emphasizing his legacy as a visionary innovator.

The coin honors California's role in tech history, with Governor Gavin Newsom praising Jobs' "tenacity and fearless pursuit of the California Dream." Mint Director Paul Hollis called Jobs a "remarkable innovator" who transformed global communication. The design process involved collaboration with state officials, following the Mint's tradition of featuring state-specific innovations, like Pennsylvania's Polio vaccine and Texas' International Space Station contributions.

Coins will be available in rolls of 25 ($61 total) or bags of 100 ($154.50), with purchase limits of 10 per household. Orders open May 12, 2026, via the Mint's website. Previous releases include New Jersey's lightbulb and Ohio's Underground Railroad commemorations. The Jobs coin continues the program's mission to celebrate American pioneers across 50 states and territories.

This tribute underscores Jobs' enduring influence on technology and California's identity as a hub of innovation. Collectors and tech enthusiasts alike will likely seek the coin as both a historical artifact and a nod to Silicon Valley's cultural impact.