This medal is one of 26 made to mark the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Melbourne Town Hall by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. Medals were issued to the Queen, mayor and councillors, architect, builders, town clerk and the Museum.

Melbourne Town Hall foundation stone medal, obverse.

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Melbourne Town Hall foundation stone medal, reverse.

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Obverse – Bust of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh facing left. Around it on a broad border is the inscription H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, VISITED VICTORIA 1867.		Reverse – A view of the Melbourne Town Hall above the date, 29.NOV. Around it on a broad border is the inscription LAID FOUNDATION STONE OF TOWN HALL MELBOURNE. The medal maker's name, T. STOKES MELB. can be seen in small letters below the date.

Donated by Melbourne City Council, 1879