US Mint asks public to ‘start spending their coins’ as country faces change shortage

Published July 29, 2020 12:13am ET



The U.S. Mint is asking if you can spare a dime.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the health of the country and also the economy, the government is facing a coin shortage. Because of the pandemic, more people in the United States have been using credit cards and cashless payment options, resulting in a dearth of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.

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