Circus Circus Las Vegas Silver Strike 1993 Clown New Case

Description

Circus Circus Las Vegas
Limited Edition Gaming Token
Clown
Year Released: 1993
CT Mint Mark = Casino Tokens - closed
New
Capsule measures approximately 1 ⅝  inch in diameter
Edge: Part Reeded
Approximately .64-.82 oz of silver (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
SSC#: CClvnv-002
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Logo/Face:
Center: Hotel Building,
Las Vegas, Nevada,
CT mint mark
Rim: Seven Dollar
Redeemable Cash Value
, Circus Circus
Design/Reverse:
Center: Water Ride
Rim: Seven Dollar Redeemable Cash Value, .999 Fine Silver
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  There are photos with the case on and off to show the true 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.
Circus Circus Las Vegas released Silver Strikes in 1993.   Silver Strikes were released 1993-2005.
Note:
Most silver strikes that were released in 1992-1993 did not come in a protective plastic capsule.  You may find scratches on the token typical of circulating through a silver strike machine on the token itself.
Fun Fact:
The price of silver in 1993 was - per ounce.
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 .
Circus Circus Las Vegas:
Located at 2880 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Circus Circus opened on October 18, 1968.  It was owned and operated by Jay Sarno (Caesars Palace) and Stanley Mallin.  The casino cost million to build and did not include a hotel.  Sarno decided to obtain a loan from the Teamster Pension fund, in the early 1970's, in order to construct a hotel.  In 1974, Sarno and Mallin sold to William Bennet and William Pennington. The property has since changed hands from Circus Circus Enterprises to Mandalay Resort Group, MGM Resorts International and now the resort is owned by Phil Ruffin, owner of the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.  There are plans to have a 2,000 seat theater built in front of Circus Circus along with turning the property's RV Park into a swimming pool complex.  The property has always featured free live circus acts and carnival games in the Midway.
Fun Fact #1:
Circus Circus has the largest permanent big top in the world.
Fun Fact #2:
The Clown marquee at the entrance was constructed in 1976 and created by Young Electric Sign Company.
Fun Fact #3:
Sarno bought an elephant to throw craps dice, play keno and pull a slot machine handle.
Fun Fact #4:
Under the arrangement with the Teamsters, Anthony Spilotro was granted a gift shop concession in the hotel.
Fun Fact #5:
The Adventuredome opened August 23, 1993.  It was called "Grand Slam Canyon" a dinosaur themed amusement park.  It included dinosaur animatronics, the Canyon Blaster roller coaster, Twist N Shout water raft ride, the Rim Runner and the Hot Shots Laser Tag arena.  Over the years, rides and features have changed and been remodeled.  The name was changed to Adventuredome in 1998.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
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