Money National coin shortage: Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters part of latest COVID-19 shortage June 20, 2020June 21, 2020Kelly Tyko, USA TODAYComments Off on National coin shortage: Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters part of latest COVID-19 shortage The coronavirus pandemic has caused a nationwide coin shortage, according to the Federal Reserve, which is temporarily allocating coin inventories.