Las Vegas Hilton Silver Strike Token 1998 Barron Hilton G mint mark New Case

Description

Las Vegas Hilton Silver Strike Token
Barron Hilton
Year Released: 1998
Approximately .57 Oz of Silver (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
G Mint Mark (Global Minting)
Smooth Edge
NEW
Case/Capsule measures approximately 1 ⅞  inches in diameter
SSC#: LVHl
vnv-003
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Front/Face:
Center: Las Vegas Hilton Logo, G mint mark, .999 Fine Silver
Rim: Limited Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas, Nevada
Back/Design:
Center: Barron Hilton
Rim: Limited Edition Ten dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas Hilton
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  There are photos with the case off to and on to show the true 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. T
he case is new and has never circulated through a silver strike machine.
The
Las Vegas Hilton released silver strikes from 1993 to 2001.
Barron Hilton:
Barron Hilton (October 23, 1927-September 19, 2019) was an American businessman, philanthropist and sportsman.  He was the president, chairman, and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corporation and the second son of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels.  During World War II, he served in the Navy as a photographer. As a young man, he obtained his pilots license and had a strong interest in aviation his entire life.  In 1954, Barron became Vice President of Hilton Hotels and created the Carte Blanche credit card service. In 1959, Hilton established the Chargers in the American Football League.  They were originally in Los Angeles, but found it difficult to compete with the Rams of the NFL, so Hilton moved the team to San Diego in 1961. Hilton served as AFL president in 1965 and assisted in the merger between the AFL and NFL.
In 1971 Hilton Hotels Corporation purchased the International Hotel and the Flamingo from Kirk Kerkorian. This made Hilton the first company listed on the NYSE to venture into gaming.  By 1972, the two resorts contributed 45% of the company's income. Over the years, Hilton expanded into different markets through mergers and acquisitions.  In 2007, Hilton Hotels Corporation was purchased by the private equity firm The Blackstone Group.  Barron Hilton was married for 57 years and had eight children.
Las Vegas Hilton:
Located at 3000 Paradise Road in Las Vegas, Nevada, the property now known at the Westgate Las Vegas opened on July 2nd, 1969 as the International Hotel.  Kirk Kerkorian, chairman of Trans International Airlines and landlord of Caesars Palace, built the property next to the existing golf course and convention center. Kerkorian sold to Hilton Hotels in 1971 and the property was renamed the Las Vegas Hilton.  Over the years, the property expanded and added rooms. In 1984, they constructed the Hilton Center, a 70,000 sq ft convention center. In 1998, Hilton Grand Vacations, began building timeshares on the property.  During the Great Recession, Las Vegas was hit particularly hard.  Hilton terminated its agreement with the owner.  From 2012-2014, the property was known as the LVH.  In 2014, timeshare developer Westgate Resorts bought the LVH.  A portion of the units are being converted to time share suites.
Fun Fact:
Barbra Srteisand was the opening performer in the showroom. Peggy Lee performed in the Lounge.
Fun Fact #2:
Elvis Presley started on July 31, 1969 performing 636 consecutive sold-out shows over seven years.
Fun Fact #3:
The property which the resort sits on was originally part of a defunct racetrack called Las Vegas Park.
Fun Fact #4:
From 1981-1990, the Las Vegas Hilton was considered the largest hotel in the world with 3,174 rooms.
Fun Fact #5:
In 1994, they built a 362 foot sign at the cost of million. Later that year, it was partially destroyed in a windstorm.  It was reconstructed in 1997 at 279 ft and a cost of million - claiming to be the tallest free-standing advertising sign.
Fun Fact #6:
The Y shaped hotel plan was used by upcoming hotels such as the Mirage, Mandalay Bay and Venetian.  It maximized the views and allowed the hotel fit into a square plot - taking up less space.
Fun Fact #7:
Liberace performed at the resort from 1972-1982.
Fun Fact #8:
Wayne Newton headlined at the hotel from 1987-1993.
Fun Fact #9:
In 1993, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Starlight Express" opened in the main theater.  The showroom underwent a million renovation to accommodate the show where the performers were on roller skates.
Fun Fact #10:
From 1998 to 2008, the property featured the "Star Trek: The Experience". It featured a motion simulator ride, museum, and Quark's Bar.  Part of the casino floor was called the SpaceQuest Casino.  The Borg Invasion 4D ride was added in 2004.
Fun Fact #11:
Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, lived at the Hilton for several years after Presley's death.
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 . 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.
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