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Own a Piece of Arizona History

Arizona A250 commemorative copper ingot handmade by Desert Lace Studio

Selected for America’s Time Capsule
Buried in Philadelphia · July 4th, 2026
TO BE OPENED IN 2276

Choose Your Design

Six handmade solid-copper ingots.
Arizona A250 on one side.
Your choice of six Arizona designs on the other.

Arizona Flag copper ingot shown with the Arizona 250 reverse behind it

AZ 250 Flag Ingot

Arizona’s bold state flag, cast in solid copper. A handcrafted keepsake made to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

$85
Copper copper ingot shown with the Arizona 250 reverse behind it

AZ 250 Copper Ingot

Copper honoring copper—the metal that helped shape Arizona. Handmade in Jerome and individually finished by hand.

$85
Citrus copper ingot shown with the Arizona 250 reverse behind it

AZ 250 Citrus Ingot

A bright tribute to Arizona’s citrus-growing heritage. A warm handcrafted piece of the state’s history.

$85
Cattle copper ingot shown with the Arizona 250 reverse behind it

AZ 250 Cattle Ingot

A rugged nod to Arizona ranching and the open range. Individually handmade for collectors of the West.

$85
Cotton copper ingot shown with the Arizona 250 reverse behind it

AZ 250 Cotton Ingot

A quiet tribute to one of Arizona’s historic Five Cs. Handcrafted in solid copper with its own individual character.

$85
Climate copper ingot shown with the Arizona 250 reverse behind it

AZ 250 Climate Ingot

Arizona’s desert landscape captured in solid copper. A lasting handmade keepsake of the place we call home.

$85
Complete set of six Arizona 250 copper ingots in a Desert Lace Studio presentation box

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Own All Six.

Bring home the complete Arizona 250 collection. This commemorative collector set includes all six handmade, two-sided solid-copper ingots, presented together in an elegant 8 × 8-inch black presentation box featuring the Arizona 250 logo.

Each ingot is handcrafted in Jerome, Arizona, and represents one of Arizona's six commemorative designs. Together, they create a beautifully presented, collector-quality set—and a lasting piece of Arizona history.

$500
Riley Hammett being recognized by the Arizona Secretary of State

Recognizing the Artist

Riley Hammett

At just 17 years old, high school student Riley Hammett created the winning design selected for Arizona’s America 250 commemoration. Her artwork now appears on every ingot in this collection. Riley was recognized by the Arizona Secretary of State for her contribution.

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John and Lauri Maeder of Desert Lace Studio

Handmade by Desert Lace Studio

John and Lauri Maeder

John and Lauri Maeder of Desert Lace Studio transformed Riley’s Arizona 250 design into this handmade solid-copper commemorative collection in Jerome, Arizona. Each ingot is individually made and finished by hand.

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Arizona commemorative copper ingots displayed on a table in front of the Road to 250 Arizona Traveling Museum

A handmade piece of Arizona history.

Each solid-copper ingot honors Arizona through the state flag and the Five Cs. The shared Arizona 250 design is based on the official logo created by young Arizona artist Riley Hammett, and every piece is handmade in Jerome by Desert Lace Studio.

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