Gold River Laughlin Silver Strike Token 1994 Pony Express New Case

Description

Gold River Gambling Hall & Resort -  Laughlin, Nevada
Silver Strike Token
Pony Express
Released 1994
New Case/Capsule included
Approximately .58 Oz of Silver (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
CT Mint Mark (Casino Tokens - closed)
Smooth Edge
New
Case/Capsule measures approximately 1 ⅞  inches in diameter
SSC#: GV
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We are happy to combine shipping!
Front/Face/Logo-
Center: Gold River Gambling Hall & Resort Logo, Laughlin, Nevada, CT mint mark
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, .999 Fine Silver (large font)
Back/Reverse/Design -
Center:
Pony Express
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Gold River
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.  In the last two photos, the case is on. The case is new and has never circulated through a silver strike machine.  Due to age, there may be some toning.
The Gold River released Silver Strikes from 1994 and 1996.
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.  Today, most Silver Strikes are Clad, brass with heavy silver plating.
Gold River Gambling Hall & Resort, Laughlin, NV:
Laughlin, Nevada is located about 90 miles south of Las Vegas along the Colorado River across from Bullhead City, Arizona. The Gold River Gambling Hall opened in 1984, it was originally named Sam's Town Gold River.  Boyd Gaming operated the property until 1991.  The
property
has been renovated a few times, changed hands a few times and rooms have been added over the years.  Today, Nevada Restaurant Services owns the property.  It has 1000 rooms, a variety of
restaurants, pool and beachfront access along the Colorado River.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks for looking,
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