The metal’s highest prices in a generation have Americans sifting through coin jars, jewelry boxes and kitchen drawers.

Inflation is passed along and used as an excuse by many industries to increase profit margins. Gun and ammunition firms, on the other hand, have been bucking that trend for decades.

As the penny is phased out, many people are taking a closer look at their coin jars, hoping to find rare coins that could be worth thousands. A report from the Coshocton Tribune highlights how ...