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NameMedallion - 'Free Pass' for travel on New Zealand Railways
ProductionKohn & Co.; silversmith; circa 1880; New Zealand
Classificationmedallions, passes
Materialssilver
DimensionsOverall: 2mm (height), 22mm (diameter)
Registration NumberGH010996
Credit lineGift of Tranz Rail Holdings Ltd, 2000
Overview
For many years from the 1870s, Members of Parliament had the privilege of free travel on New Zealand Railways. They were given 'Passes' made of gold or silver, often in the form of distinctively New Zealand motifs such as tiki, patu or kiwi. These passes were attached to the Members' fob chains so they could be easily shown to Railway officials.