Reverse: A depiction of the Medal of Bravery, which includes a maple leaf surrounded by a wreath of laurel. Along the rim, “Bravery”, “Canada 2006”, and “Bravoure”. At the bottom, the mention “Dollar”.

Obverse: The portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along the rim, the inscriptions "Elizabeth II" on the left, "D•G•Regina" on the right, and the Royal Canadian Mint mark at the bottom.

Decorations for Bravery recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect another. From entering burning buildings to calming gunmen to plunging into icy waters, the recipients put their lives on the line to help another person. The degree of risk faced and persistence despite the risk are important in the evaluation. In addition, perception of risk is a factor – people who try to help, even though they know they might be severely injured or killed, display bravery of a very high order. Since inception, more than 2,500 people have received Decorations for Bravery. The Governor General personally presents the decorations in ceremonies held at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, or at La Citadelle, in Québec City.