CNS1040 – Elvis Presley “Promoted to Sergeant” US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin

Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.  As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol.  This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories

Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar.  The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Promoted to Sergeant

Elvis was inducted into the Army on March 24, 1958, a day the press called “black Monday.”  He didn’t want to receive special treatment, so he was enlisted as a regular G.I.  After advanced tank training, he was sent to Germany and served as a scout and jeep driver. 

On January 20, 1960, Elvis was promoted to Sergeant Presley.  He was given command of the reconnaissance, or scouting, unit of the 3rd Armored Division.  His unit was sent on maneuvers a short time later, so he didn’t receive his stripes until February 11.  Elvis wasn’t able to enjoy his new rank for long, because he was honorably discharged on March 5.  The colonel who promoted Elvis to sergeant was interviewed many years later and recalled Elvis as a “a top-notch soldier, a credit to his parents, to his outfit, to his country.”