Portugal 1960 Prince Henry the Navigator 500th Anniversary

Portugal · 1960 · 1$00

This stamp commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator (Infante D. Henrique). The design features a portrait of the prince, a key figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and the Age of Discovery, set against a backdrop of a caravel and a period map.

Issued in 1960, this stamp honors Prince Henry's pivotal role in sponsoring maritime exploration, which established Portugal as a leading colonial power in the 15th century.