Luxor Las Vegas Silver Strike Token 2002 America Thanks You 1 of 5

Description

Luxor Las Vegas
Limited Edition Silver Strike Gaming Token
Saluting our Nation's Heroes
America Thanks You
1 of 5
Approximate Silver weight - .59 Oz (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
Released in 2002
G Mint Mark = Global Minting - closed
SSC#: LUlvnv-045
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Logo/Face:
Center:  Luxor
Logo, G mint mark, .999 Fine Silver
Rim:  Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas, NV
Design/Reverse:
Center: Saluting our Nation's Heroes, America Thanks You, 1 of 5
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Luxor
Luxor released Silver Strikes from 1994 - 2002.
This was part of the very last set or series released by the Luxor.  The series included 5 different strikes.  After the tragedy of 9/11, many
casinos issued patriotic gaming tokens.  The series included:
America Thanks You (1 of 5)
Fireman (2 of 5)
Rescue (3 of 5)
Police (4 of 5)
Military (5 of 5)
Note: This listing is for (1) silver strike.
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  The photos have been taken with the case off and on to show the beauty, detail and condition of the token.  The case will have some scratches typical of circulating through a silver strike machine, storage and handling.
The last two photos show the token with the case on. Due to age, there is some toning.
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 the Luxor:
A Pyramid in the desert.  The Luxor is located at 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada- between Excalibur and Mandalay Bay.  It opened on October 15, 1993.  It currently has over 4,400 rooms.  It was built by Circus-Circus Enterprises and at 30 stores high, it was the tallest building on the strip at the time.  The family friendly resort featured the Nile River Tour and King Tut's Tomb and Museum which was a replica of King Tutankhamen's tomb as found in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt.  The most notable and iconic part of the Luxor is the Sky Beam which is found at the peak of the pyramid.  It is the strongest beam of light in the world. The resort has been remodeled over the years and has changed with the times. Today, the property is owned my MGM Resorts International and features top entertainment and exhibits.
Fun Fact #1:
A tram connects Luxor to its sister properties Mandalay Bay and Excalibur.
Fun Fact #2:
The Luxor cost 5 million to build and was financed by "petty cash" earned from Circus-Circus properties.  No outside financial investors were included.
Fun Fact #3:
The elevators in the hotel travel up the side of the building on a 39 degree incline...they are called inclinators.
Fun Fact #4:
The Luxor has the largest atrium in the world.
Fun Fact #5:
On a clear night, the Sky Beam is visible by aircraft 275 miles away.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks for looking.... Silver Strike Club Member #055
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