Working at a gas station, I give out frequent amounts of change until now. Recently-the the last few weeks there has been a nationwide coin shortage. Our nation's federal reserve has been put on hold which has delayed the distribution of money coins: Pennies, dimes, nickels, and quarters. Here are few things you can do with the extra change that you're holding onto.

As mentioned I currently work at a gas station. Every time at work I am in some way giving countless amounts of change back to people from their purchases; That is unless they pay with a credit or debit card. Lately this past week I was told to try not to give back change but instead ask customers if they would like to round up to the next dollar to support and donate to the Negro League Baseball Museum's 100 year anniversary. While I do ask people if they would like to, it's about a 50/50 chance whether they want to or not.

Change: one thing my register drawer runs low on frequently. To those that do not decide to donate, I give back their change as I would regularly-except I try my best to keep quarters because that is what we are low on most! While it's better to give out five coins for 95 cents, I give back two quarters, four dimes, and one nickel and call it a day. For those that want to use exact change, I recommend having a little cup of coins in your car at all times and bringing in a few when getting snacks-that is at least for a gas station.

While moving into an economy without coins would be a terrible idea that's for another article- those that don't have exact change or don't want to donate could use the option of paying with a card. There is some good news in this coin shortage though, it is almost over. The federal reserve is going back to work this week which means that banks, stores, and anywhere that gives out coins will be back with sufficient funds in terms of having coins.

Hopefully, these coins get out soon because well...I would like to not worry about running out or dimes again.