We study the convergence of 1D Schrödinger operators Hε with the potentials which are regularizations of a class of pseudo-potentials having in particular the formThe limit behaviour of Hε in the norm resolvent topology, as ε → 0, essentially depends on a way of regularization of the Coulomb potential and the existence of zero-energy resonances for δ -like potential. All possible limits are described in terms of point interactions at the origin. As a consequence of the convergence results, different kinds of L ∞ (R)-approximations to the even and odd Coulomb potentials, both penetrable and impenetrable in the limit, are constructed.2000 Mathematics Subject Classification. Primary 34L40, 34B09; Secondary 81Q10. Key words and phrases. 1D Schrödinger operator, Coulomb potential, one-dimensional hydrogen atom, δ -potential, scattering problem, penetrability of potential, point interaction.