Money Coin shortage: COVID-19 stole our change, and this is what stores are doing to get more July 17, 2020July 19, 2020 David P. Willis, Asbury Park Press Comments Off on Coin shortage: COVID-19 stole our change, and this is what stores are doing to get more In the midst of a nationwide coin shortage, some retailers are asking for exact change, or even better, use a credit or debit card for payment.