The U.S. Mint has launched a $1 American Innovation Coin honoring Steve Jobs, available for purchase starting May 12, 2026, via the U.S. Mint website. The coin features a portrait of a young Jobs in a turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers, set against Northern California’s landscape. The design, approved by the Steve Jobs Archive with support from Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to capture his reflective connection to the state’s natural beauty and its role in shaping his technological vision. Newsom praised Jobs’ “tenacity and fearless pursuit of the California Dream,” linking his legacy to the state’s entrepreneurial spirit.

The coin is sold in rolls of 25 for $61 ($2.44 each) or bags of 100 for $154.50. This release aligns with the U.S. Mint’s 2018 American Innovation Coin Program, which highlights innovators and achievements tied to each U.S. state, territory, and district. Jobs’ coin emphasizes California’s influence on tech innovation, blending personal narrative with broader cultural impact.

The design process drew on archival imagery and input from the Jobs family, ensuring historical accuracy. Collectors and tech enthusiasts may view this as a tribute to Jobs’ transformative influence on consumer electronics and digital culture. The coin’s release coincides with ongoing efforts to commemorate figures who shaped modern innovation.

This commemorative release underscores California’s central role in the tech revolution, positioning Jobs as both a product of and catalyst for the state’s creative ecosystem. The U.S. Mint’s program continues to bridge historical recognition with contemporary cultural narratives.