Sierra Sids Sparks NV Silver Strike Token 2000 Y2K Burning Jake New Case

Description

Sierra Sid's Casino Sparks, Nevada
Silver Strike Gaming Token
Burning Jake
Y2K Millennium Collection
New Case/Capsule included
Approximately .59 Oz of Silver (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
G Mint Mark (Closed, now owned by Sunshine Mint)
Smooth Edge
Year Released: 2000
SSC#: SSspmn-027
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Front/Face -
Center: Sierra Sid's Y2K Millennium Collection Logo, G mint mark,
.999 Fine Silver
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Sparks, Nevada
Back/Reverse -
Center: Burning Jake
Rim: Sierra Sid's Limited Edition Gaming Token, Burning Jake
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  Photos were taken at different angles with the case off and on to show the beauty, detail, and condition of the token.  The last two photos show the token with the case on. The token may have some toning due to age.
Sierra Sid's produced 7 different Silver Strikes in the "Jake" Y2K Millennium series.  They are:
Balloon Jake / SSC# SSspnv-026
Burning Jake / SSC# SSspnv-027
Camel Jake / SSC# SSspnv-028
Fair Jake / SSC# SSspnv-029
Jake / SSC# SSspnv-030
Rockin' Jake / SSC# SSC#-031
Rodeo Jake / SSC# SSspnv-032
Note: this listing is for (1) silver strike.
The Burning Man Festival is a late summer event which takes place about 100 miles north of Reno in the Nevada desert.
Sierra Sid's released Silver Strikes in 1993,   Silver Strikes from 1994 to 2007, and 0 Strikes 2002-2007.
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 silver content decreased.  Today, most strikes are Clad - brass with heavy silver plating.
Sierra Sid's:
Sierra Sid's Casino is located at 200 N. McCarran Blvd., in Sparks, Nevada.  It's a
truck stop, casino, restaurant and gift shop along Interstate 80 just east of Reno, Nevada.  Sid Doan leased the restaurant, gift shop and casino rights from Union Oil and opened the doors in 1972.  He had a reputation for honesty and over time developed a strong following. He had a collection of guns and memorabilia from John Wayne and Elvis Presley that are still on display today in the casino.  The casino is about 6,000 sq. ft with about 120 slot machines.  Sid sold his truck stop operation to Travel Centers of America in 2002 but retained the rights to the casino.  Sid passed away in 2006, his daughter Marcy currently operates the casino.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
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Silver Strike Club Member # 0055
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