coin shortage

Staff at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores turned off a 30-foot waterfall and collected all the coins visitors had thrown into the water while making wishes. After cleaning them off, they'll put the money toward the aquarium's expenses.

Economy

Aquarium Is Washing Old Wishes To Pay Bills During Pandemic

4:50pm August 10, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

No coin shortage here: While it's closed for the pandemic, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has drained a 30-foot waterfall and cleaned off 100 gallons of pocket change.

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Economy
Politics & Government

Is It Time To Kill The Penny?

6:30am July 14, 2020

by Greg Rosalsky

As America experiences a coin shortage, Planet Money takes a look at the value of the penny.