Which Las Vegas icon would you put on US currency? — POLL

With all the buzz around changes to U.S. currency, what would it look like if Las Vegas had a say?

Given the chance to name one of its icons as the new face of a note or coin, who would you choose to represent Las Vegas?

Would you choose a Las Vegas sports legend like Jerry “Tark the Shark” Tarkanian?

Perhaps, Oscar Goodman, a former mob lawyer turned mayor of Las Vegas, who also made a cameo in the film “Casino”?

You could opt for Steve Wynn, who arguably introduced the first mega-resort to the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of the Mirage.

There is always Betty Willis. In addition to being recognized by the New York Times as the “birth mother of fabulous,” Willis was the designer of the famed Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

Maybe a music legend who was known for hanging around Las Vegas with his Rat Pack friends — Frank Sinatra.

There’s Howard Hughes, the eccentric business tycoon who purchased the Desert Inn after they tried to kick him out of his penthouse suite.

Similarly, some could argue for “the first Lady of Las Vegas,” Helen Stewart. Among other impressive feats, Stewart, the namesake behind Stewart Avenue, is known for being the first woman elected to the Clark County School Board, according to the University of Nevada, Reno.

Sammy Davis Jr., a member of Sinatra’s Rat Pack, who besides being a legendary star, is known for helping in the movement to integrate Las Vegas, Biography reported.

How about the extravagant piano master Liberace? Not only is Liberace a legend in Las Vegas’ entertainment history, but his former home is notable as wellwell. Liberace’s mansion was the first landmark in Clark County to receive a historical designation.

Known as the “godfather of downtown,” Benny Binion could be easily be a name thrown into the running.

Maybe Celine Dion, the iconic superstar who set the stage for long-term residencies performances on the Strip. As of last August, with fans spending an average of $1,000 to see her, Dion had performed 913 shows in Caesars’ 4,200-seat Colosseum since her 2013 arrival in Las Vegas.

Or how about Elvis Presley? During his time performing at the Las Vegas Hilton, Elvis had 837 consecutively sold out shows in the resort’s venue.

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