Mandalay Bay Silver Strike Tokens 1999 Millennium Set of 4 New Cases

Description

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Limited Edition Silver Strike Gaming Tokens
Millennium Series Set of 4
- Casino
- Parrots
- Sharks
- Tropical Fish
Approximate Silver weight - .59, .59, .56, .57 Oz (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
Year Released: 1999
G Mint Mark = Global Mining (closed, now Sunshine Mint)
SSC#:
MBlvnv-001, -002, -003, -004
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Logo/Face:
Center:
Mandalay
Bay Resort & Casino Logo, Millennium Series, G mint mark, .999 fine Silver
Rim:  Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas, Nevada
Design/Reverse:
Center: See Photos
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino released Silver Strikes from 1999 - 2006.
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  The photos have been taken with the cases on and off to show the beauty, design, and condition of the token. The last two photos show the tokens with the cases on.  The cases are new and have never circulated through a silver strike machine.
Due to age, there may be some toning.
There were four strikes int he Millennium Series released in 1999 by Mandalay Bay.  They were:
Casino View
Parrots
Sharks
Tropical Fish
Note: This listing is for all 4 silver strikes.
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 .  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 Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino:
The Mandalay Bay replaced what was the Hacienda on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip at 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South.  It opened on March 2, 1999.  The overall theme is of a tropical nature - complete with a Shark Reef Aquarium which features numerous exhibits and 2 tunnel shaped walk through aquariums. The resort offers 3 heated pools including a wave pool and lazy river. The pools cover 11 acres of the property.  The Mandalay Bay Events Center seats 12,000 people and hosts many major events and concerts.  The resort is also the home to a 1.7 million square foot convention center.
Fun Fact:
A tram connects Mandalay Bay to its sister properties Luxor and Excalibur.
Fun Fact #2:
The House of Blues resides at the Mandalay Bay and hosts a variety of entertainers nightly.
Fun Fact #3:
Hotels within a hotel...Four Season Hotel occupies floors 35-39. The Delano Las Vegas operates as an all suite tower with 1,117 suites.
Fun Fact #4:
Many production shows have been featured at the resort including: Chicago, Mamma Mia!, and The Lion King.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks for looking.... Silver Strike Club Member #055
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