Westward Ho Silver Strike 1999 Greg The Hammer Valentine Wrestler New Case

Description

Westward Ho Silver Strike Gaming Token
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Released 1999
Approximately .58 Oz of Silver (according to William Cohenour's
Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference Catalog)
G Mint Mark (Closed, now owned by Sunshine Mint)
Smooth Edge
NEW
Case/Capsule measures approximately 1 ⅞  inches in diameter
SSC# WHlvnv-008
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Front/Face -
Center: Westward Ho Casino/Las Vegas Nevada Logo, G mint mark, .999 Fine Silver
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Las Vegas, Nevada
Back/Reverse -
Center:
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Westward Ho
Please look closely at the photos as they are part of the description.  There are photos with the case off and on to show the true beauty and detail of the token.  The case is new and has never circulated through a silver strike machine.  The last two photos show the token with the case on.  The token may have some toning due to age.
The Westward Ho released silver strikes from 1993-2005.
The wrestler series was released in 1999 and the "copper" variations were released in 2001.  Collect them all!  They are:
The Crusher
The Hammer (Greg Valentine)
Mad Dog Vachone
Verne Gagne
Note: This listing is for (1) silver strike.
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine:
Jonathan Anthony Wisniski (born September 20, 1951) is an American professional wrestler who has held more than 40 championships over the course of his 30+ year career.  He is the son of wrestler Johnny Valentine.  The figure-four leg lock was one of his signature moves along with the hammer (elbow drop). He was billed as a heel (bad guy) from the very beginning with his signature elbow drop being sold as a devastating move.  Greg "The Hammer" Valentine was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.
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 .
Westward Ho History:
The Westward Ho Casino was located between the Stardust Casino Hotel and Slots A Fun Casino at 2900 Las Vegas Blvd South.  It was open from 1963-2005.  They advertised themselves as being the largest Motel in the
world. A casino was added to the Westward Ho in 1971.  The wagon train western theme attracted many tourists from the midwest. The property was owned and operated by the Peterson Family and was sold in 1998.  At that time, it was one of the few Las Vegas casino/hotels owned and operated by a local family.
The Westward Ho closed on November 17, 2005 and the buildings were demolished in 2006.
Today, the property is Resorts World, a new Asian themed mega resort that opened on June 24, 2021.
Fun Fact:
The interior of the Westward Ho was in the movie "Leaving Las Vegas".
Fun Fact #2:
The demolition debris from the Westward Ho, know as riprap, was used by the Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee to stabilize the Las Vegas Wash.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thanks for looking,
Silver Strike Club Member # 0055
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