U.S. coin shortage has Michigan dispensary trading rolls of pennies for pot

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But now, the pandemic-embattled country is facing another shortage: one that has the U.S. Mint literally begging for change. The situation further deteriorated after major staff layoffs at the U.S. Mint, which manufactures the country’s coins. As the coronavirus closed businesses across the nation, the circulation of coins faced a significant drop. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many shortages in the U.S., such as a lack of personal protective gear (PPE), hospital beds, prescription medications, medical testing equipment and meat products. Subscribe to the Cannabis Post newsletter.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many shortages in the U.S., such as a lack of personal protective gear (PPE), hospital beds, prescription medications, medical testing equipment and meat products.

But now, the pandemic-embattled country is facing another shortage:...

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