Special Parker pen commemorating Queen Elizabeth's Accession launched in the Middle East

A blend of classic balance and beauty with a royal purple lacquered barrel, the limited edition collectible pen's cap boasts a matte gold-plated finish, with an inscription etched along the side of the cap that reads, "Accession, The Queen's Golden Jubilee."

Parker, the makers of some of the world's finest pens first released the Accession Sonnet Special Edition along with the Duofold Limited Edition earlier in June 2002, both of which are set to become collector's items. The Sonnet Special Edition pens capitalize on Parker's position as holders of the Royal Warrant and exclusive suppliers of fine writing instruments to the Royal Household.

The Parker Accession Sonnet Special Edition pen is available both as a ballpoint pen and a fountain pen. The fountain pen comes with a medium nib carrying a special engraving of the Royal Cipher: "EIIR." The nib is 23-carat gold-plated stainless steel, designed to enhance the pleasure of writing. The ballpoint pen with a medium blue refill has a twist action mechanism and a textured tungsten carbide writing point for clean, clear writing.

Special attention has been paid to the packing of the Limited Edition Sonnet pen, which comes in an attractive deep purple oval-shaped gift box. The inner platform covered in cream-coloured silk conceals a box of black Quink ink cartridges, a certificate of authenticity, and a booklet containing images of the Queen's 50-year reign underneath it.

Queen Elizabeth II's golden jubilee celebrations have been particularly significant for the United Kingdom and the countries making up the Commonwealth. However, the universal interest in the British Royal Family extends beyond geographical boundaries, ensuring the interest of enthusiasts and collectors worldwide in these commemorative pens.

Commemorative items associated with Royal celebrations have considerable value attached to them and the Parker Accession Sonnet Special Edition pens have generated a lot of interest among collectors. In addition to celebrating a great occasion, the special edition is a piece of rare beauty and its classic design makes it a treasured possession.

The Special Edition pens will be available all over the Middle East at various distribution outlets. Collector enthusiasts in Saudi Arabian can obtain them from any of the 26 Gazzaz outlets across the Kingdom. In addition, they are available at Gulf International in the UAE, Modern Home in Qatar, Ashraf in Bahrain, UTC in Kuwait and Ramniklal Kothary in Oman.