| Issuer | Portugal |
| Year | 1960 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Escudos (5 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) (Copper .350) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Dimensions | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Marcelino Norte de Almeida |
| In circulation to | 1 May 1966 |
| Reference(s) | KM#587, Gomes#R 36 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by a Gothic style French legend that reads `Talant de bien faire`, meaning `The will of well-doing`. This has been a motto of the Portuguese Navy as a tribute to Prince Henry the Navigator. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPÚBLICA•PORTUGUESA
5$00 (Translation: Portuguese Republic) |
| Reverse description | The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a ⚄ design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. It`s surrounded by legends. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | QUINTO•CENTENARIO•DA•MORTE•DO•INFANTE•DOM•HENRIQUE ✠ 1960 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1960 - - 800 000 1960 - Matte - |
| Catalog ID | 8248571220 |
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