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Precious Metals (Antiques & Collectibles, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Precious Metals (Antiques & Collectibles, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $22.08, median 71 reviews, average rating 4.4 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 25/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $16.49 – $29.95 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.4 |
| New releases (90 days) | 5% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 10% of the parent category Antiques & Collectibles (704), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 5% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 75% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Precious Metals best sellers
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The Complete US Error Coin Guide: A Proven 10-Step System with Expert Strategies to Identify & Authenticate Rare Mint Errors, Avoid Mistakes, Spot Profitable Finds, & Stay Updated with New Discoveries
by Samuel Archer
- List rank#1
- Price$19.95
- Rating4.4
- Reviews1,650
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![The U.S. Error Coin Bible: [3 in 1] A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Unlock Hidden Value in book cover by Arthur K. Lindon](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/7113tHF--sL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
The U.S. Error Coin Bible: [3 in 1] A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Unlock Hidden Value in America’s Rarest Mint Errors and Variations
by Arthur K. Lindon
- List rank#2
- Price$23.97
- Rating4.3
- Reviews716
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![The Updated Lincoln Penny Collecting Bible: [4 in 1] New Guide to Finding Rare Mint Errors book cover by Caleb J. Browning](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Czd7xBI3L._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
The Updated Lincoln Penny Collecting Bible: [4 in 1] New Guide to Finding Rare Mint Errors, High-Value Coins & Profiting Without Costly Mistakes (Lincoln Cent Errors 1909–2025, Omega Privy Penny)
by Caleb J. Browning
- List rank#3
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews212
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![The Coin Collecting Bible: [5 in 1] The Most Complete and Updated Guide from Beginners to book cover by Arthur K. Lindon](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71jyLjoQbFL._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
The Coin Collecting Bible: [5 in 1] The Most Complete and Updated Guide from Beginners to Advanced to Buy and Sell the TOP and Rare Coins of All Time
by Arthur K. Lindon
- List rank#4
- Price$27.97
- Rating4.1
- Reviews736
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The Metal Detecting Handbook: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Uncovering History, Adventure, and Treasure
by Mark Smith
- List rank#5
- Price$14.89
- Rating4.7
- Reviews595
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A Guide To Coin Hunting: Find Rare and Valuable Coins
by Justin Wayne Couch
- List rank#6
- Price$18.95
- Rating4.4
- Reviews256
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The World Encyclopedia of Coins and Coin Collecting: The Definitive Illustrated Reference to the World's Greatest Coins and a Professional Guide to ... Collection, Featuring over 3000 Color Images
by James Mackay
- List rank#7
- Price$25.35
- Rating4.5
- Reviews425
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![The Lincoln Penny Collecting Bible: [3 in 1] The Most Complete and Updated Guide to Findin book cover by Arthur K. Lindon](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71TH8J+pk6L._AC_UL300_SR300,200_.jpg)
The Lincoln Penny Collecting Bible: [3 in 1] The Most Complete and Updated Guide to Finding Rare, High-Value Coins, Including Lincoln Cents Errors
by Arthur K. Lindon
- List rank#8
- Price$21.97
- Rating4.4
- Reviews357
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Coin Collecting for Beginners: The Definitive Guide to Build your Collection, Determine Value, Preserve your Catalog, and Turn your Collection into a Lifelong Investment.
by Frances Knowles
- List rank#9
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.0
- Reviews142
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The CoinHub: An Ultimate Guide to Coin Errors
by Blake Alma
- List rank#10
- Price$15.98
- Rating4.3
- Reviews337
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FAQ
Is Precious Metals a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 25/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 71 reviews and sells for $22.08.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Precious Metals?
The median best seller has 71 reviews, and 62% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Precious Metals best sellers cost?
The median price is $22.08; half of the best sellers are priced between $16.49 and $29.95.
Can new books break into Precious Metals?
5% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.