The Accelerated Attrition Rate Of US Cents

I couldn't say whether attrition is accelerated due to heavier use on the remaining coins in circulation. Another factor may be indiscriminate hoarding with the perception of increased value in the near future.

In any case, people need to move on, and get used to cash transactions without the Cent. It doesn't really affect me, personally, since nearly all of my transactions are electronic, and have been for many years.

I'm with HondoB - society will eventually move on from all coins and there will still be cents available when that happens.