This Cape Verde stamp features portraits of Vicente Dias and Gonçalo de Cintra, two early Portuguese explorers associated with the discovery and mapping of the West African coast during the Age of Discovery. The design, based on artwork by Rui Preto Pacheco, captures their determined expressions against an oceanic backdrop—symbolizing the maritime legacy of Portugal and its former colonies. Issued under Cabo Verde Correios, this $10 denomination honors the pioneering spirit that led to the eventual colonization and charting of the Cape Verde Islands.