Theres no coin shortage. The coin shortage is real and its something the nation is grappling with as the pandemic continues. The primary issue with coin is a dramatic deceleration of coin circulation through the supply chain. Coin Task Force is tasked with work(ing) together to identify, implement, and promote actions to reduce the consequence and duration of COVID-19 related disruptions to normal coin circulation.The U.S. To read NBC News full report on the coin shortage, go here.