Caesars Palace Las Vegas Silver Strike Token 1996 Chariot New Case

Description

Caesars Palace Las Vegas Limited Edition Gaming Token
Chariot
1996
Approximate Silver weight - .58 Oz (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
Released in 1996
GDC Mint Mark = Green Duck Corporation (closed)
New
Capsule measures approximately 1 ⅞   inches in diameter
SSC#: CP
lvnv-004
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Logo/Face:
Center: Caesars Palace Logo, 1996, GDC mint mark, Las Vegas, Nevada
Rim:  Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, .999 Fine Silver
Reverse:
Center: Chariot 1996
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Caesars Palace
Please look closely at the photos, as they are part of the description.  There are photos with the case off and with the case on to show the beauty, detail, and condition of the token.
The case is new and has never circulated through a silver strike machine. The last two photos show the token with the case on.  Due to age, there may be some toning.
Caesars Palace issued Silver Strikes from 1995-2003.
What is a Silver Strike?
A Silver Strike, is a Limited Edition Gaming Token which is won from a special slot machine and is in a protective plastic holder.  People from all over the world collect, buy, sell and trade these unique gaming tokens. The first Silver Strikes were won from special slot machines in the Reno/Tahoe area of Nevada in 1992.  The tokens have been issued with redeemable values of , , , , , , , 0 and 0.  The most common denomination is . The older silver strikes have a higher silver content.  As the price of silver increased, the amount of silver decreased.  Today, most silver strikes are Clad - brass with heavy silver plating.
About Caesars Palace:
Located at 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Caesars Palace is positioned at one of the busiest intersections on the Las Vegas Strip.  The lavish resort opened in 1966 and has maintained its Roman Empire theme throughout the years.  Developer Jay Sarno and his partners borrowed .6 million from the
Teamsters Centra States Pension Fund to start the project.  The 83 acre property has been the host of many, many entertainers, sporting events, and movies. The Forum Shops opened in 1992 as a high end shopping experience.  The Colosseum seats over 4,000 people and has been home to Celine Dion, Cher, and Elton John to name only a few.
Fun Fact #1:
Sarno and partners spent million on their opening event, serving over two tons of filet mignon, 300 pounds of crab meat, and 50,000 glasses of champagne.
Fun Fact #2:
In 1967,
Evel
Knievel tried to jump the fountains (140 ft) but crashed, fracturing his pelvis and several bones. He was in a coma for 29 days before recovering.  His son Robbie successfully completed the jump in 1989.
Fun Fact #3:
Frank Sinatra was a regular performer and gambler at Caesars Palace.
Fun Fact #4:
Sarno leased the land from Kirk Kerkorian and then bought it for million.
Fun Fact #5:
The Caesars Palace Grand Prix - a Formula One World Championship event - was held here in 1981 & 1982.
Fun Fact #6:
Boxing matches were regular events hosted here dating back to the 1970's.
Fun Fact #7:
The 1990's brought professional wrestling events.
Fun Fact #8:
Some of the most watched movies were filmed at Caesars Palace - Rain Man, Ocean's Eleven, The Hangover, Rocky III and many more.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks for looking.... Silver Strike Club Member #055
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