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Jimi Hendrix to be celebrated with official US dollar coin
Washington State plans to issue a commemorative US$1 coin honouring Jimi Hendrix in 2029. The choice recognises his innovations on guitar and his roots in Washington, and will place the musician among a small number of individuals featured in the US Mint’s American Innovation series.
Launched in 2018, the programme highlights innovations and innovators associated with states and territories. Past designs have depicted inventions and landmarks, while people honoured include astronomer Annie Jump Cannon, civil rights activist Septima Clark and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The Hendrix design will be developed with advice from two federal arts and coinage committees before receiving final approval from the Treasury Secretary.
In short
- Washington plans a Jimi Hendrix dollar coin for 2029.
- The coin recognises his guitar innovation and Washington roots.
- Its design requires federal review and Treasury approval.
Explained simply
Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist and songwriter from Seattle, Washington, whose experimental playing helped shape rock music. He became internationally known in the 1960s and is often associated with using effects such as distortion and feedback as part of his sound.
The US Mint’s American Innovation series issues commemorative $1 coins linked to states and territories, recognising inventions, places and people. Each design is reviewed by federal arts and coinage committees before the Treasury Secretary gives final approval.