"U.S. To End Penny Circulation October 1st, 2016" I don't know if this is fact or fiction but I read this in an article in the Chicago Gazette Times
I swear you people..... argh! Read the whole thing. Notice the date that the cent will stop circulating... April 1st..... "Disclaimer: No pennies were harmed in the writing of this blog article. All facts, figures, and other information were made up on the spot or carefully edited for effect, except for the Penny Fun Facts, which lead to legitimate sources of information. $$$ And if you haven’t figured it out by now – Happy April Fools Day! "