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>> THERE WAS A NATIONWIDE COIN SHORTAGE CURRENTLY THAT WAS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. >> I HAD HEARD ON THE RADIO THEY ARE HAVING A COIN SHORTAGE AND THAT SOME BANKS WERE STOPPING TAKING COINS. I HAVE THIS 20 YEAR COLLECTION. >> THE SHORTAGE IMPACTS RETAILERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO GIVE THEIR CUSTOMERS BACK COINS. IT ALSO IMPACTS CUSTOMERS WHO WANT TO PAY WITH CASH. >> IT STARTED WITH MY WIFE AND I THINKING, WE WILL PUT IT IN THE HOUSE. WE CONTINUE TO LET IT GROW. MY MOST RECENT IDEA, WHEN I GET MY YOUNGEST THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, I WOULD TAKE IT IN. >> WE HAVE HAD AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO OUR PROMOTION WE STARTED IN JULY. IT HAS BEEN SO TERRIFIC, WE EXTENDED IT TO THE END OF AUGUST. >> I AM NOT HOPING FOR ANYTHING. MY GUESS IS, IT HAS TO BE A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLARS. PATRICK: IT WAS MORE THAN A COUPLE THOUSAND. IT AMOUNTED TO $5366. HE PLANS TO PUT IT TOWARD COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR HIS KIDS. NORTH SHORE BANK IS OFFERING COIN COUNTING AND EXCHANGES FOR FREE TO INCREASE LOCAL SUPPLY.