A-Ginrin is the name given to individuals with shining scales that have the characteristics of the Gosanke (Kohaku, Taisho-sanshoku, Showa-sanshoku). Ginrin refers to those developed so that only the scales shine in gold or silver. There are varieties such as Ginrin-kohaku, Ginrin-taisho-sanshoku and Ginrin-showa-sanshoku. Among these varieties, the one with the brightest light is called Diamond-ginrin, and the one with a round central part is called Pearl-ginrin.
It is said that the ones with shining scales neatly arranged all over the body and the ones with strong light are good.

JAS No.2006 A-ginrin

Nishikigoi belonging to A-ginrin has shine golden scales on the scarlet imprints or silver scales on the white body, and those having the appearance characteristics of Kohaku, Taisho-sanshoku, or Showa-sanshok.

Ginrin-kohaku has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Kohaku.

Pearl-ginrin-kohaku has scales that shine round and golden or silver in the center, and has the appearance characteristics of Kohaku.

Ginrin-taisho-sanshoku has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Taisho-sanshoku.

Pearl-ginrin-taisho-sanshoku has scales that shine round and golden or silver in the center, and has the appearance characteristics of Taisho-sanshoku.

Ginrin-showa-sanshoku has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Showa-sanshoku.

B-ginrin is the name of an individual with shining scales that shows the characteristics of breeds other than the Gosanke (Kohaku, Taisho-sanshoku, Showa-sanshoku). There are varieties such as Ginrin-shiroutsuri, Ginrin-goshiki, Ginrin-asagi, and Ginrin-ochiba, and it is a breed that represents the splendor of Nishikigoi along with Hikari-moyo.
Like "A-Ginrin", it is said to be good if the shining scales are neatly arranged all over the body and the light is strong.

JAS No.2007 B-ginrin

Nishikigoi belonging to B-ginrin has shine golden scales (on the scarlet imprints, etc.) or silver scales (on the white backgrounds, etc.), excluding nishikigoi belonging to A-ginrin.

Ginrin-sakura-ogon has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Sakura-ogon.

Ginrin-kin-showa has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Kin-Showa.

Ginrin-shiroutsuri has shine silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Shiroutsuri.

Ginrin-goshiki has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Goshiki.

Ginrin-kujaku has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Kujaku.

Ginrin-kumonryu has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Kumonryu.

Ginrin-ai-goromo has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Ai-goromo.

Ginrin-budo-goromo has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Budo-goromo.

Ginrin-yamabuki-ogon has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Yamabuki-ogon.

Ginrin-platinum-ogon has shine silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Platinum-ogon.

Ginrin-orange-ogon has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Orange-ogon.

Ginrin-asagi has shine silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Asagi.

Ginrin-yuki-asagi has a white body and shine silver scales. It has red imprints on the belly.

Ginrin-shiro-bekko has shine silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Shiro-bekko.

Ginrin-hiutsuri has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Hiutsuri.

Ginrin-kiutsuri has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Kiutsuri.

Ginrin-aka-muji has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Aka-muji.

Ginrin-shiro-muji has shine silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Shiro-muji.

Ginrin-kigoi has shine golden or silver scales, and those having the appearance characteristics of Kigoi.

Ginrin-chagoi has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Chagoi.

Ginrin-soragoi has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Soragoi.

Ginrin-karashigoi has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Karashigoi.

Ginrin-aka-matsuba has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Aka-matsuba.

Ginrin-ki-matsuba has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Ki-matsuba.

Ginrin-hajiro has shine silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Hajiro.

Ginrin-ochiba has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Ochiba-shigure.

Ginrin-koromo-showa has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Koromo-showa.

Ginrin-kanoko-karashi has shine golden or silver scales, and has mustard-colored body. It has a reddish dotted pattern on some of its scales. Some individuals have mustard-colored imprints and red dotted pattern on the body. It is commonly called to as "golden-corn" because of its external characteristics.

Ginrin-tancho-kohaku has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Tancho-kohaku.

Ginrin-tancho-showa has shine golden or silver scales, and has the appearance characteristics of Tancho-showa.