Own A Piece Of Rock & Roll History Life and Times of Elvis Presley On January 8th, 1935, Elvis Presley was born in a 2-room house in Tulpelo, Mississippi. Elvis began his singing career in 1954, and he would become the most popular recording artist of his time. There is no doubt why Elvis Presley will forever be called "The King of Rock and Roll". Honoring the King Each quarter piece is custom plated and colored delivering a brilliant one of a kind look and feel. If you love the King, this is a must have limited edition set for true collectors. Included in this set, you'll receive the legal tender 24 karat gold plated Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and two California Statehood Quarters. Each coin is beautifully embellished with full color portraits of rock and rolls greatest legend and each set comes with a certificate of authenticity.