I had a strange conversation at the state store (PA Liquor Store). They had a sign saying, “Please pay with credit card or debit card....”. I had cash, so I asked if cash was Ok. She said, “yes, we still have some cash. The Wawa (convenience store) across the street is running low, though”. I said, “pardon me???” She said that this cash shortage is coming down straight from Harrisburg. I did a search on this issue, but didn’t find anything. Does anyone know anything about this? Is this just until COVID is over?
It’s a coin shortage and not a paper cash shortage. Everyone is using cards and coins are not circulating.