Mirage Las Vegas Silver Strike 2005 Rock Around the Slots Tournament NewCase

Description

Mirage Limited Edition
Silver Strike
Gaming Token
Rock Around the Slots Tournament
Year Released: March, 2005
New Case/Capsule included
.999 Fine Silver = Aprox. .5178 Oz (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
G Mint Mark = Global Minting (closed, now owned by Sunshine Mint)
Capsule measures approximately 2  inches in diameter (older style)
SSC# MIlvnv-008
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Logo/Face:
Center: Mirage Palm Tree Las Vegas logo, G mint mark, .999 Fine Silver
Rim:  Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas, NV
Design/Reverse:
Center: Rock Around the Slots Tournament
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, The Mirage
The Mirage released silver strikes from 1995 to 2016.
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  There are photos at different angles with the case off and with the case on to show the true beauty, detail and condition of the token.
The case is new and has never circulated through a silver strike machine.  Due to age, there may be 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 .
About the Mirage Hotel and Casino:
The Mirage opened in 1989 and is located at 3400 South Las Vegas Blvd, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The resort is Polynesian themed with over 3000 rooms. The attractions include the Volcano, Dolphin Habitat and (Siegfried and Roy's) Secret Garden.  The headlining shows include Terry Fator and The Beatles: Love. It was designed by Steve Wynn and is currently owned an operated by MGM Resorts International.  The Mirage began what is considered "today's" Las Vegas.  It was the first resort that was built with the money of Wall Street through the use of junk bonds.  Siegfried and Roy along with their white tigers were the headliners at the Mirage from 1990 until 2003 when Roy was critically injured by 650 pound Montecore on stage.  Danny Gans joined the Mirage in 2000 and became the headliner in 2004.  He left in 2009 to perform at Wynn's Encore.  In 2006, The Beatles: Love, a theatrical production by Cirque du Soleil, premiered at the Mirage.  In 2009, Terry Fator and Friends were added to the marquee.
Fun Fact:
In 1996, the smell of the Volcano was enhanced with Pina Colada fragrance.
Fun Fact #2
: The movie "Vegas Vacation" was filmed mainly at The Mirage.
Fun Fact #3:
The Mirage was featured in "The Amazing Race 15" and "The Amazing Race 24".
Fun Fact #4:
At the time of its opening, The Mirage was the largest hotel in the world with 3,044 rooms.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
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