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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.

The Denis Sinor Medal was awarded to Professor Nicholas Sims-Williams in 2015. The material within this series includes:

• Email from Professor Samuel Lieu, Inaugural Distinguished Professor Ancient History, Macquarie University, Sydney, attaching a statement of nomination for Professor Sims-Williams, a statement of achievements of Professor Sims-Williams, and a statement of support by Dr Gunner Mikkelsen, Macquarie University. The attachments are present. Typed, email dated 17 October 2014, 7 pieces.
• Email from Enrico Morano, President of the International Association of Manichaean Studies, supporting Professor Samuel Lieu's nomination. Typed, dated 17 October 2014, 1 piece.
• Email from Yutaka Yoshida, Professor at Graduate School of Letters, Kyoto University, supporting the nomination. Typed, dated 22 October 2014, 1 piece.
• Emails between Camilla Larsen, RAS Executive Officer, and The Royal Mint regarding medal minting and engraving. Typed, dated 29 February-8 April 2016, 7 pieces.
• Invoice from the Royal Mint for medal minting and engraving. Scanned copy, dated 11 May 2016, 1 piece.
• Five digital photographs of Professor Nicholas Sims-Williams giving his lecture at the Society's premises in Stephenson Way, and of the presentation of the Medal to him by Dr Gordon Johnson, President, Royal Asiatic Society. This event took place on 13 May 2016.