Three branches of Mechanics Bank are inviting Contra Costa County residents to exchange their spare change for paper bills at no cost amid a nationwide shortage of coins.

The Danville, Mira Vista and Walnut Creek branches of the bank will waive coin exchange fees for a limited time. The coins will then support the bank’s local business clients who are affected by the coin shortage.

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Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.