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The Key to the City is often given to visiting dignitaries to *symbolically* place the city at their disposal. According to the City of Sydney website (http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/hs_chos_sotc_symbols.asp) it is also given to organisations or individuals as a gesture to recognise outstanding achievements of various kinds, esp. those which further the ideals of the community. Apparently, the key as a symbol goes back to the days of walled and fortified townships. The modern version doesn't seem nearly as useful. :-)
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Respect and Honor among those who are the leaders of a particular place.
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you need a really big pocket
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In the UK having the Key to the City means you have the right to graze your sheep on the Village or town Green and you are allowed to walk them through the streets. There may be some other things but it is such an old custom they were the main features.
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Not a damn thing.
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You are welcome and the city 'fathers' think you can help them in some way. The city image, donations, saying nice things to other about your city, etc. Things to increase tourism and revenue could be reasons for the honor.
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It means that you do not have to pay for some city services. And also that you are held in high regard and esteemed by city offices.
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