Sierra Sids Sparks NV Silver Strike 2005 Emigrant Trail 1 of 5 New Case

Description

Sierra Sid's Casino Sparks, Nevada
Silver Strike Gaming Token
- Emigrant Trail
(1 of 5) Sierra Sid's Nevada Series
Approximately .4932 Oz of Silver (according to William Cohenour's Comprehensive Nevada Silver Strike Reference catalog)
G Mint Mark (Closed)
Smooth Edge
Year Released: May 2005
NEW
case - approximately 1 7/8 inches in diameter
SSC#: SSspmn-052
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Front/Face -
Center: 2005 Sierra Sid's Logo, G mint mark,
.999 Fine Silver
Rim: Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token, Sparks, Nevada
Back/Reverse -
Center: 1 of 5, Emigrant Trail
Rim: Sierra Sid's Limited Edition Gaming Token, Sierra Sid's Nevada Series
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. The tokens may have some toning due to age.
Sierra Sid's produced 5 different strikes in the Nevada Series in 2005.  They are:
Emigrant Trail (1 of 5)
Comstock Lode (2 of 5)
Indian Basket Artist (3 of 5)
Kit Carson (4 of 5)
Mark Twain (5 of 5)
Note: this listing is for (1) silver strike.
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.  As the price of silver increased, the silver content decreased.  Today, most strikes are Clad - brass with heavy silver plating.
Sierra Sid's:
Sierra Sid's Casino is located at 200 N. McCarran Blvd., in Sparks, Nevada.  It's a
truck stop, casino, restaurant and gift shop along Interstate 80 just east of Reno, Nevada.  Sid Doan leased the restaurant, gift shop and casino rights from Union Oil and opened the doors in 1972.  He had a reputation for honesty and over time developed a strong following. He had a collection of guns and memorabilia from John Wayne and Elvis Presley that are still on display today in the casino.  The casino is about 6,000 sq. ft with about 120 slot machines.  Sid sold his truck stop operation to Travel Centers of America in 2002 but retained the rights to the casino.  Sid passed away in 2006, his daughter Marcy currently operates the casino.
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