MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The U.S. Mint will feature Wisconsin's Cray-1 supercomputer on a $1 coin as part of the 2026 American Innovation program.

The coin exhibits a stylized aerial view of the Cray-1 supercomputer with inscriptions reading "United States of America," "Wisconsin" and "Cray-1 Supercomputer," according to the mint. The image aims to focus on the Cray-1 through its shape and by suggesting the shape of a "C" for Cray-1 and "computer."

According to the National Air and Space Museum, the Cray-1 was among the first supercomputers. It was built by Cray Research, Inc. in Chippewa Falls and used between 1977 and 1983 to perform "complex calculations involving the numerical modeling of weather phenomena."

Paul Romano designed the coin and John P. McGraw sculpted the coin.

The 2026 program honors innovations from Iowa, Wisconsin, California and Minnesota. The multi-year series began in 2018 and issues coins emblematic of innovation in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories.

The mint works with governors' offices and subject matter experts to determine design concepts significant and meaningful to each jurisdiction. The Treasury Secretary selects the final design for each coin.