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The Flag of Arizona

Arizona adopted the current version of the state flag in 1917. 

Blue and gold are the colors of Arizona. Red and gold are the colors carried by Coronado's Expedition of 1540 to the Seven Cities of Cibola.  The blue is "liberty blue" identical to the color in the United States flag field of stars. There are thirteen rays of the sun representing the original thirteen colonies. The large copper star identifies Arizona as the largest producer of copper in the United States.

The State Flag of Arizona

 

Many companies use Arizona's flag on their signage.

Flag of Arizona Pictures ©2004 Judy Hedding, licensed to About.com

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