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The Denis Sinor Medal was inaugurated in 1993 by Professor Denis Sinor, specifically to honour scholars in the field of Inner Asian Studies. He donated a sum of money at the initiation of the award and more was bequeathed after his death. The material contains correspondence and administrative documents concerned with the inauguration of the award and further legacy, and for awarding of the medal to scholars of Inner Asian studies.

Igor de Rachewiltz was awarded the Denis Sinor Medal in 2007. This material contains correspondence and administrative documents concerning the award of the medal:

• Letter from Bethan Parry, Sales/Finance Co-ordinator, Royal Mint to inform of a change in their bank account. Typed, 1 piece, dated 6 July 2006.
• Letter from Igor de Rachewiltz to Professor Anthony Stockwell, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to thank the Society for their award of the Denis Sinor Medal. He has written to Denis Sinor to express his elation. Because of his health he will be unable to come to London for the presentation. Typed, 1 piece, dated 21 May 2007.
• Copies of emails between Igor de Rachewiltz and Anthony Stockwell concerning his award and regret that he will not be able to come to London. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 21 May - 6 July 2007.
• Invoice from the Royal Mint for the engraving of the medal, Typed, 1 piece, dated 8 November 2007.
• Letter from Rachel Evans, Medal Units Accounts Manager, Royal Mint, to the Royal Asiatic Society to inform of an outstanding debt on the account. Typed, 2 pieces, dated 7 January 2008.