California Nominates Steve Jobs for $1 US Innovation Coin

California nominates Steve Jobs for the American Innovation one-dollar coin. Governor Gavin Newsom of California has nominated Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple, to be featured on the U.S. Mint's upcoming "American Innovation" one-dollar coin. This nomination is part of the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, initiated in 2018, which allows each state to honor an innovator or significant achievement from their region. Newsom stated that Steve Jobs "embodies the unique spirit of innovation that defines California," highlighting his legacy across various fields. Beyond his prominent role at Apple, Jobs was also the founder and CEO of Pixar, which introduced the world's first fully computer-animated film, "Toy Story." However, his most notable legacy remains with Apple, where he played a pivotal role in launching groundbreaking computers like the Apple II, the first widely produced microcomputer, and the Macintosh, the first person...