Hand-Poured Las Vegas Sign Silver Bar
Hand-Poured Las Vegas Sign Silver Bar
This 2 oz silver bar features the iconic Las Vegas sign and is hand-poured for a unique and individual finish. Made with .999 pure silver, this bar is a great collectable for Las Vegas collectors and precious metal enthusiasts alike.
This bar is an excellent addition to a portfolio or a great gift for any occasion.
Made exclusively for Archangel Coins in Las Vegas, NV by Infinity Bullion.
About the sign:
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is a Las Vegas landmark. It was designed by Betty Willis and built/installed in 1959 by Las Vegas-based Western Electric Displays (also known as Western Neon) under a contract with Clark County. The cost of building the sign was $4,000. Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) has owned the sign since their purchase of Western Neon in the early 1960s. The company currently leases the sign to Clark County.
In late 2008, Clark County employees sought to have the sign listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places, the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office officially nominated it, and the National Park Service approved the designation on May 1st, 2009.
On December 6, 2013, the State Historic Preservation Office for the State of Nevada announced that the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign had been added to the State Register of Historic Places.
Betty Willis’ passing and Las Vegas’ recognition of her:
On April 19th, 2015, the designer, Betty Willis, died in her home in Overton, Nevada, at the age of 91.
On May 5, 2015, Clark County Commissioners declared May 5th “Betty Willis Day” honoring the designer of the Sign.
Betty Willis considered the sign her gift to Las Vegas.
Specifications:
Purity: .999 Pure Silver
Weight: 2+ Troy Ounces
Sign Designed By: Betty Willis
Bar Designed By: Archangel Coins
Manufactured By: Infinity Bullion
Method: Hand Poured/Hand Finished
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