Money Coin shortage: COVID-19 stole our change, and this is what stores are doing to get more July 19, 2020David P. Willis, Asbury Park PressComments 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.