A numismatic expert and president of Youngblood Metals Mining, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood handles wholesale coin collectible inventory on a daily basis. In his spare time, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood jet-skiing with his family.
Navigating the waters on a jet ski can be a thrilling experience. When out on the water, take the following precautions to keep everyone safe.
-Make sure everyone remains seated. Riding with a passenger adds additional weight, thus making a jet ski less stable. To avoid capsizing, you and your passenger should avoid making sudden movements. In addition, instruct the passenger to move in tandem with you when turning into corners.
-Reduce forward momentum when docking. To decelerate after a ride, lower your jet ski’s speed to idle. This allows you to slowly approach the dock and safely secure your vessel. However, some scenarios require more preparation to reduce forward momentum and the likelihood of a collision. In these cases, plan to make a hard 360-degree turn at least 20 feet from your dock before putting your equipment in idle.
-Look back. When in motion, it takes little time to turn, which makes it imperative for you to be mindful of your surroundings. Before turning, always look behind you to see if there are other boats and jet skis around you. Complete your turn when you are certain it is clear.
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Involved in the coin industry for the past decade, Saint Kota Jovite Youngblood works as president of Youngblood Metals Mining based out of Monrovia, California. A lifetime member of several professional coin-grading associations, Saint Kota Jovite Youngblood maintains membership with the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG).
Founded in 1955, the PNG began as an idea from Abe Kosoff who joined with other coin dealers to offer a professional group for those who enjoyed collecting coins. The nonprofit organization first presented membership strictly through invitation and later on allowed all professional numismatists, or coin collectors, membership. Today, in order to join, members must have experience in the field, must certify that they have significant financial wealth, and must receive a majority vote by present members.
In April 2016, the PNG issued a statement regarding the recently announced addition to the $10 bill of an image of the historic march for suffrage. The U.S. Treasury Department’s new note would honor Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul. The front of the bill would still have Alexander Hamilton. The $5 would honor events at Lincoln Memorial and have Marian Anderson, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King, Jr. featured, and the $20 would contain images of the White House and President Andrew Jackson. The PNG applauded the changes since it would help to educate the public about people, places, and events pertinent to U.S. history.
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Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood is the owner and president of Youngblood Metals Mining. When he is not working, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood enjoys snowboarding with his children.
Early in the season, snowboarders are susceptible to different obstacles in the freshly fallen snow, including unseen branches, tree stumps, or rocks. The cause is a low snow base, or low depth of the packed snow on snowboarding tracks. According to Oregon’s Hoodoo Mountain Resort general manager, 150 inches of snow is an ideal snow base.Jutting objects can damage equipment and cause bodily injuries, especially on ungroomed areas such as outskirts of official snowboarding slopes that have not been cleared by resorts or landowners. Obstacles under the snow are not marked, which means that snowboarders must rely on their vision to watch out for rocks, and branches, among other obstacles.
The weather plays an important role in preventing injuries, as well. On sunny days, snowboarders may see the occasional jutting rock. On cloudy days, the weather may bring in some fog, preventing snowboarders from seeing the obstacles.
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As the president of Youngblood Metals Mining, Saint Jovite Youngblood sources unique collectibles, from stamps to rare metals and jewelry. Saint Jovite Youngblood’s areas of in-depth knowledge include early silver-dollar coins, which were first pressed in the 1790s.
Presaging the Peace and Morgan silver dollars, with which most Americans are familiar today, the Flowing Hair silver dollar was produced only in 1794 and 1795. Coins from the first year of production now go for at least $50,000 in decent condition, while coins from 1795 start at $2,000.
Minted from 1795 to 1803, the Draped Bust silver dollar is significantly more common, but still scarce; it brings in as much as $1,500 in good condition. An 1804 example of the coin exists, but this was struck several decades later as an issue designed for collectors and inclusion in special proof sets.
No silver dollars were struck for more than three decades, until production of the Gobrecht dollars, named for the coin designer, in 1836. Limited to a three-year run and with only a couple thousand ever produced, these rare coins fetch $15,000 and up. They were followed by the relatively common Seated Liberty dollar, of which millions were pressed during a run that lasted 33 years.
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Based in Monrovia, California, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood leads Youngblood Metals Mining and provides dealers of collectibles and antiques with wholesale inventory acquisition services. Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood has a longstanding interest in American coins, and in particular early silver dollars.
Produced from 1840 to 1873, the Liberty Seated Silver Dollar had its basis in the design of Christian Gobrecht. The experimental pressing of Gobrecht dollars lasted from 1836 to 1839, and was limited in quantity, though the coins did enter circulation. The Liberty Silver Dollar subsequently went into wide circulation. The iconic coin features an idealized Lady Liberty, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original US states. The reverse side has an eagle with wings spread, holding arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other.
Minted primarily in Philadelphia, Liberty Silver Dollars were hoarded throughout the Gold Rush years, as silver’s price relative to gold increased. As the Silver Rush hit, minting extended to San Francisco, Carson City, and New Orleans. A majority of Liberty Silver Dollar were exported following the Civil War and throughout the later years of production, as the value of the metal exceeded face value. Shipped overseas, the coins were often melted, and even years with high total production have small numbers of surviving coins.
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As the president of Youngblood Metals Mining, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood deals in rare coins, metals, and a variety of other collectible goods. Saint Jovite Youngblood is particularly familiar with vintage toys, and has been collecting valuable toys for over 20 years.
To the disappointment of many amateur toy collectors, most Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch Kids are worth next to nothing in modern markets. However, many vintage toys are worth substantial amounts. The following regular toys may surprise you with their high sale prices:
- The Hot Wheels Beatnik Bandit in hot pink – The pink version of this common 1968 toy recently sold for $15,250, making it one of the most valuable toy cars out there.
- The 1984 Star Wars Power of the Force Ewok Combat Playpack – Unlike the similar Endor Chase and Hoth Rescue packs, the Ewok set sometimes came with very rare cards. An unopened set sold for $5,998.
- Kenner Blythe Dolls – These unique dolls were sold in America for just one year, during 1972. Remarkable for their color-changing eyes, the original dolls now sell for as much as $2,000.
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Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood serves as president of Youngblood Metals Mining in California, where he specializes in pre-Victorian jewelry and vintage toys. A seasoned collector of coins and other rare goods, Saint Jovite Youngblood is a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). The Professional Numismatists Guild works to ensure that no collector suffers the misfortune of working with an unscrupulous dealer. By promoting knowledge, integrity, and responsibility, the PNG facilitates trustworthiness and professionalism in the coin and rare metal industry. As part of the organization’s commitment to professional development and integrity, it helps young people and emerging professionals find internships in numismatics. Prospective interns must meet specific educational qualifications before applying. Once accepted into the program, they spend three months shadowing a PNG member in his or her place of business. This hands-on experience prepares interns for a successful career while allowing PNG members to share their values with new numismatists.
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A 1993 graduate of Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio, Saint Jovite Youngblood earned his BA with a major in business and a minor in mathematics. By 2010, “Kota” Saint Jovite Youngblood had founded Youngblood Metals Mining in Monrovia, California, where he is also a die-hard Los Angeles Dodgers fan.
Many Los Angeles Dodgers’ fans were surprised to learn that the United States Justice Department had become their champion and filed a 57 page legal challenge in federal court on November 2. The challenge alleges that DirecTV (now owned by AT&T) had illegally conspired with both Cox Communications and Charter Communications in not carrying the channel SportsNet LA.
The suit contends that Dodgers fans living in the Los Angeles area were denied television access to their local baseball team’s games through a process of collusion which included the sharing of inside information to achieve leverage in negotiations with SportsNet LA’s owner, Time Warner Cable. Dodgers fans view the move positively and hope to view more televised games in the 2017 season.
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The president of Youngblood Metals Mining, “Kota” Saint Jovite Youngblood is responsible for purchasing wholesale inventory for antique dealers and coin collectors. Saint Jovite Youngblood’s expertise is in pre-Victorian jewelry and antique toys. His company specializes in everything from gold and silver to rare watches.
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The president of Youngblood Metals Mining, “Kota” Saint Jovite Youngblood is responsible for purchasing wholesale inventory for antique dealers and coin collectors. Saint Jovite Youngblood’s expertise is in pre-Victorian jewelry and antique toys. His company specializes in everything from gold and silver to rare watches.
Watches are everyday items for most individuals, but some watches stand out for their rarity and value. Below are a few of the world’s rarest and most expensive watches:
– Parmigiani Fleurier Fibonacci Pocket Watch – Valued at around $2.4 million, the Parmigiani Fleurier Fibonacci pocket watch features mother-of-pearl counters, a white gold dial, and an enameled lotus flower on the case. These watches take up to two years to produce due to their intricate design.
– Louis Moinet Meteoris Watch – The Louis Moinet Meteoris is only available in a four-watch set. All four watches are valued at around $4.6 million and are equally rare. Each watch is made from materials from outer space. There is one with material from the moon, another from an asteroid, a third from a Mars meteorite, and, finally, one made from the ancient meteorite Rosetta Stone.
– Chopard 201-Carat Watch – Consisting of 874 rare diamonds, the Chopard 201-carat watch is the second-most-expensive watch in the world. Last sold for around $25 million, it includes a 12-carat blue diamond and 15-carat pink diamond. The watch is also made up of yellow and white gold, an 11-carat white diamond, and 163 carats of small diamonds.