1994 Rio Suite Hotel & Casino $10 Silver Strike – Rio Rita – .999 Silver View Watchlist >
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1994 Rio Suite Hotel & Casino $10 Silver Strike – Rio Rita – .999 Silver, Encapsulated
This listing features a 1994 Rio Suite Hotel & Casino ten dollar gaming token, issued in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of the casino’s Limited Edition Silver Strike program. The token is a bimetallic issue consisting of a .999 fine silver center encased within a brass outer ring and was produced for use in slot machines and casino wagering.
The obverse depicts the “Rio Rita” showgirl motif, showing a stylized female performer facing forward with arms extended, wearing an elaborate feathered headdress. Script “Rio” logos flank the figure. The surrounding brass ring is inscribed “TEN DOLLAR GAMING TOKEN” and “RIO SUITE HOTEL & CASINO,” separated by circular devices.
The reverse features a detailed architectural rendering of the Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, with palm trees in the foreground and the scripted “Rio” logo above the structure. Below the building appear the inscriptions “SUITE HOTEL & CASINO / LAS VEGAS, NEVADA,” with “CT” beneath, denoting Casino Tokens as the manufacturer. The outer ring carries the legends “LIMITED EDITION TEN DOLLAR GAMING TOKEN” and “.999 FINE SILVER.” The piece is housed in a protective capsule.
Specifications:
Issuing Authority: Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Year: 1994
Denomination: Ten Dollars (Gaming Token)
Metal: .999 Fine Silver center with brass outer ring
Actual Silver Weight: approximately 0.60 troy oz
Weight: 37 grams
Diameter: 43.5 mm
Edge: Plain
Series: Rio Limited Edition Silver Strike
Condition:
Encapsulated example. The token appears Uncirculated, with reflective silver surfaces and full design detail visible through the capsule. Minor contact marks from handling prior to encapsulation may be present. The capsule itself shows some wear. Please refer to the photographs for an exact assessment of condition.
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