Money Why is there a coin shortage? Quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies are in short supply again April 1, 2022April 1, 2022Kelly Tyko, USA TODAYComments Off on Why is there a coin shortage? Quarters, nickels, dimes and pennies are in short supply again Pocket change is in short supply – again. While some will call it the great coin shortage of 2022, America is facing a coin circulation problem.