Jimi Hendrix To Be Minted On A U.S. Innovation One Dollar Coin In 2029

Hello All There is so much new news out this week on James Marshall Hendrix or as we know him as Jimi Hendrix that it is well worth sharing all the news we can on him This article below came in yesterday afternoon courtesy of Bob Merlis , and this is quite the surprise, infact I think if Jimi himself was still here on this planet himself he would be shocked for sure on this news. See information below as it's something i'm pretty sure Washington state itself is proud of especially in Jimi's hometown Seattle. WA Gov. picks Hendrix for U.S. Mint Innovation Coin Tue, Nov 10, 2:17 PM When apprised of this news, Janie L. Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C commented, “To have Jimi honored on a United States $1 coin representing Washington’s spirit of innovation is an extraordinary honor. Jimi called himself a West Coast Seattle Boy—a magic boy—and he shared that magic with the world through his music and imagination. His creativity changed music forever, and it continues to inspire people across generations. This coin is a beautiful celebration of that legacy. What an inspiration for children growing up in the Pacific Northwest to see someone from home recognized in this way and know that their own dreams can reach far beyond where they begin.” Governor Ferguson chooses Jimi Hendrix for Washington’s U.S. Mint Innovation Coin November 09, 2026 Governor Bob Ferguson speaks at the 2025 Medal of Honor & Medal of Merit ceremony at the state Capitol on March 18, 2025. Jimi Hendrix was honored with the Medal of Merit at the ceremony. Program honors innovation from each state, D.C. and U.S. territories with $1 coins OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson today announced he has chosen Jimi Hendrix as Washington’s submission to the U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The program, first launched by the Mint in 2019, honors innovation and innovators from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories by issuing four new $1 coins every year through 2032. Washington state is set for a 2029 release. Governor Ferguson designated Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti as the state’s official liaison to the U.S. Mint. Pellicciotti assembled an Innovation Coin Advisory Committee of state leaders in history and innovation to review public submissions, generate additional ideas, collaborate on concepts and formalize the state’s submission to the Mint. The committee unanimously approved five finalists for Governor Ferguson to choose from. “Washington is one of the most innovative states in the nation,” Governor Ferguson said. “The finalists were all strong examples of this. The Innovation Coin program is a unique opportunity to honor our history and share Washington’s story. Picking just one example from the most innovative state in the nation was difficult, but Jimi Hendrix’s historic innovation on guitar and his deep roots in Washington make him a great choice to represent our state.” Born in Seattle in 1942, Jimi Hendrix revolutionized electric guitar. He attended Horace Mann Elementary School, Washington Junior High and Garfield High School. His first musical gig was in Seattle. Hendrix was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 along with his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In 2023, Rolling Stone named Hendrix the greatest guitarist of all time, calling him “a true master of the instrument.” Hendrix was listed above iconic guitarists like Chuck Berry, Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Carlos Santana and others. “Everyone was using tiny brushes and doing watercolors, while Jimi Hendrix was painting galactic scenes in Cinemascope,” Santana is credited with saying. In its summary of his relatively short performing career before he died in 1970, Rolling Stone focused on his innovation and influence on music and culture. “He popularized the use of feedback, invented his own fusion of blues and psychedelia, and influenced the development of rock, metal, funk, and much more,” Rolling Stone noted. “In an era when music was still largely racially segregated, the emergence of Hendrix — a Black artist who left white crowds gaping in awe — was a seismic event that obliterated cultural barriers.” The next phase will include design development, consultation with the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, and public review by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The final design selection will be made by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Media contact: Brionna Aho, Governor's Communications Director, Brionna.aho@gov.wa.gov, 360-628-3843 I am curious to know what pose you all think they will choose to press on this coin. I am thinking possibly the most popular photo everyone knows Jimi for, which would be him burning the guitar at the Monterey Pop Festival, as it is one of his most iconic performances in music history and basically made him what he is today to everyone in the United States, but time will tell i'm sure there will be a vote amongst fans for the pose on it in due time it's still a little bit of time away before the coin will be minted and released into circulation.