Bill, you play the machines and win the $10.00 strikes...keep in mind that they are NOT silver, then you can trade 30 of the $10.00's for a $300.00 (1/2 pound of silver)on the day they are issued....Keep in mind that you have to be there at the time they are released because the line is long, and they are ususlly out the same day. I am speaking of the Four Queens.

The Four Qyueens also issues a $10.00 red cap which is partially silver and a $10.00 blue cap which is colorized but not silver. These are very collectible too.

An exception to this is the Mirage, which I think has some $300.00 to trade for 30 $10.00 strikes.

The $300.00 silver strike is like a chip and can be turned in for $300.00 cash

Hope this helps.....if yoiu have more questions, fire away.....Jim Munding