Tropicana Las Vegas Silver Strike Tokens 1995 Set of 4 New Cases

Description

Tropicana Las Vegas
Limited Edition Silver Strike Gaming Tokens
- Angel Fish
- Blue Macaw
- Island of Las Vegas (Casino)
- Kala Nui (God of Money)
Set of 4 from 1995
Approximate Silver weight .5858, .5799, .5878, .5825 Oz (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
GDC Mint Mark = Green Duck Corporation (closed)
NEW
Case/Capsules measures approximately 1 ⅞  inches in diameter
SSC#:
TR
lvnv-001, -002, -003, -004
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Logo/Face:
Center: Tropicana Las Vegas Nevada
Logo, GDC mint mark
Rim:  Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, .999 Fine Silver
Reverse:
Center: See Photos
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Tropicana
The Tropicana Hotel/Casino released Silver Strikes in 1995 and 1999 .
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  The photos have been taken with cases on and off to show the beauty, detail and condition. The cases are new and have never circulated through a silver strike machine.  The last two photos show the tokens with the case on.
Due to age, there may be some toning.
What is a Silver Strike?
A Silver Strike is a Limited Edition Gaming Token which is won from a special slot machine 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 .  Did you know that 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 - beautiful brass tokens with heavy silver plating.  Some have been colorized to add to their uniqueness.
About The Tropicana Las Vegas:
The Tropicana is located at one of the busiest intersections in Las Vegas, at 3801 S. Las Vegas Boulevard.  It opened on April 4, 1957 and was the dream of Ben Jaffe, who was an executive of the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, Florida.  His idea was to feature a luxury resort with a Cuban style ambiance.  The property was known for its famous showgirls and opulence, but also for its associations with organized crime figures.  One month after the property opened, there were rumors and allegations about organized crime associated with the new luxury property.  J. Kell Houssels, owner of the Las Vegas Club and El Cortez, was brought in to oversee the Tropicana.  During this time, the famous Folies Bergere stage show was brought in from Paris, France featuring feathered showgirls.  Ownership changes occurred several more times in the 1970's and 1980's along with FBI investigations into organized crime skimming from the casino and check fraud. Hotel chain Ramada Inns purchased the property in 1979.  Today, the property is owned by Penn National Gaming and is a franchise of Hilton's DoubleTree chain.  There are over 1400 rooms.
Fun Fact #1:
It cost million to build the Tropicana with 300 rooms in 1957.
Fun Fact #2:
An early nickname for the Tropicana was "The Tiffany of the Strip".
Fun Fact #3:
Folies Bergere opened at the Tropicana on December 24, 1959 and closed in 2009 - 50 years later.
Fun Fact #4:
In 1957, Eddie Fisher signed a million deal to appear 4 nights a week for 5 years.
Fun Fact #5:
In 1961, the Tropicana Golf Course and Country Club opened across the street, where the MGM Grand currently resides.  The property was sold to MGM in 1990.
Fun Fact #6:
The theme "Island of Las Vegas" was introduced in 1985.
Fun Fact #7:
The Intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue is one of the busiest in the country and has over 12,500 hotel rooms between the 4 properties at this location.
Fun Fact #8:
Tropicana Avenue was originally named Bond Road.
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