People hoarded change during the lockdowns. Now those jars are being emptied.
Is it an economic indicator? Maybe. But it’s more likely a cyclical thing combined with the guy who empties the machine being on vacation.
My bank has a sign up saying they may not be able to fill coin orders due to coin shortage. Just this week.
I paid cash to the little store across the street and they expressed appreciation saying they were having a hard time getting change.
Never in my lifetime until covid lockdown did I see this signage or hear these comments. It’s ridiculous.