When will "The Last U.S. Penny" hype die out?

Whaaaaaaaaaat...? Is that for real ...?

P.S. @-jeffB you hijacked my thread

 

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Sorry, didn't mean to. I figured the example of half dollars might shed a little light on what to expect of "the last" cent.

I guess the 1776-2026 cents will just be another modern commemorative. That is a little sad.

 

P.S. jeffB I was just kidding I meant to put a smiley face, so no worries

 

But CoinTalk is SERIOUS BUSINESS!

 

I believe it was 2021 that they resumed shipping halves to the Federal Reserve (i.e. issued for circulation). I also don't know why they did it, but at least one plausible reason was to replenish supplies (due to natural attrition?).

 

I'm re-hijacking this thread!

 

I remember late in 2021 we were in the OBX and I got 2021 halves in change and was surprised.

 

No kidding, I got a '73-S proof at my credit union a couple of years ago.