Prince Henry the Navigator, 500th Anniversary of Death

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 Discoveries. He is depicted against a backdrop suggestive of maritime exploration.

Issued in 1960, this stamp honors the legacy of Prince Henry, whose patronage of exploration in the 15th century laid the groundwork for Portugal's global maritime empire.