Hipschen, Thomas

Thomas R. Hipschen is a sole proprietorship based in Arlington, Virginia, registered with the federal government since January 2010 to provide specialized artistic design services to federal agencies. Operating as an individual artist, Hipschen provides numismatic design expertise and artistic consultation services exclusively to the United States Mint through the agency's Artistic Infusion Program (AIP), a specialized vehicle for commissioning independent artistic designers. Hipschen has established himself as a reliable federal contractor with a demonstrated history of delivering high-quality artistic contributions to commemorative and collectible coin programs.

Hipschen's federal contract portfolio reflects a consistent focus on numismatic artistry spanning multiple years and program categories. His awards from the United States Mint—totaling $28,000 across five recent delivery orders—include design fees for the 2027 American Innovation $1 Coin Program (Oregon reverse, $3,000), the 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin Program (Iowa design, $3,000), the Semiquincentennial Half Dollar program ($6,000), the 2025 American Women Quarters Juliette Gordon Low reverse design selection ($5,000), and the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Artistic Infusion Program ($6,000). All contracts are firm fixed-price delivery orders issued under the Mint's single-award indefinite delivery AIP vehicle, with no set-aside designations applied. Historical records indicate Hipschen has accumulated over $44,000 in prior awards from 2019 through 2022 for Congressional Gold Medal and Armed Forces Silver Medal design and consultation services, demonstrating sustained engagement with the Mint's commemorative programs and establishing his expertise in honoring significant historical figures and events through numismatic design.