New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993 | |
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Type | Commemorative medal |
Awarded for | A recognised contribution to the rights of women in New Zealand, and/or to women's issues in New Zealand[1] |
Country | New Zealand |
Presented by | Queen of New Zealand |
Eligibility | New Zealand and Commonwealth citizens[1] |
Status | Only awarded in 1993[1] |
Established | 1 July 1993[1] |
Total | 544[2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal[3] |
Next (lower) | New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal[3] |
The New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993 was established by Royal Warrant on 1 July 1993. It was created to commemorate Women's suffrage in New Zealand and to recognize those New Zealand and Commonwealth citizens who had made a significant contribution to women's rights or women's issues in New Zealand. The medal was only awarded in 1993.[1]