{"product_id":"aw5-kb2480","title":"Lot of 4x Las Vegas, NV, .999 Silver Bimetallic Casino Gaming Tokens, 4pcs (issues)","description":"Lot of 4x Las Vegas, NV, .999 Silver Bimetallic Casino Gaming Tokens, 4pcs (issues)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1930, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill that began the construction of the dam that would later bear his name. When construction started in 1931, the population of the nearby railroad town of Las Vegas exploded from 5,000 to 25,000. It was the Great Depression; most of the newcomers were unattached men desperate for work. Local businessmen saw the huge, untapped market, and soon casinos, showgirl theatres, and speakeasies were popping up all over the city to give this vast population of bored, single men something to do. The Prohibition government was not amused. They tried in vain to legislate away this burgeoning den of sin and debauchery. The business owners, however, also happened to be affiliated with the Mafia -- and the Mafia certainly didn't care what the namby-pamby federal government thought. Thus, Las Vegas as we know it was born. Today, the city enjoys billions in revenue generated from casinos, nightlife, and entertainment, and its famous motto cheekily winks at its sordid history: \"What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas\"!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lot of four collectible bimetallic casino \"chips\" celebrates the long history of Vegas gambling. The core of each coin is composed of .999 fine silver. You will receive two from Imperial Palace, one from McCarran Airport, and one from New York, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note, only three come with capsules, and all exhibit scuffs and scratches.","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53373608198433,"sku":"Aug.Week5.P1-KB2480","price":179.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/KB2480.jpg?v=1787765976","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/aw5-kb2480","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}