CANADA. Elizabeth II, 1952-. Lot of two medals: Silver gilt and silver medal 2000. 65 mm. 50th anniversary of the F1 World Drivers' Championships. Total (2). AR. 128.96, 130.61 g. UNC
Engraved "JACQUES VILLENEUVE WORLD CHAMPION 1997". Probably awarded to Jacques Villeneuve during the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the World Driver's Championship in 2000. Jacques Villeneuve became the first and only Canadian F1 world champion in 1997 with the Williams-Renault team./Included a similar medal given to "CRAIG POLLOCK IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR GENEROSITY TO THE NSPCC FULL STOP CAMPAIGN 19.4.2000". Craig Pollock was Jacques Villeneuve's manager, they both participated to this fundraising event which totalised £1.5 Million of donations.