Ginrin
Ginrin indicates the group of koi varieties that have diamond scales on the entire bodies. These scales are different from metallic and Platinum koi due to their scales being reflective and shining in the light in a miraculous way.Â
History of Ginrin
These incredible koi date back to the early 1900s first bred by Mr Eizaburo Hoshino. Since the mid 1900s there have been 4 variations of Ginrin that may appear on koi. Beta Gin is when the entire scale is shining, whereas Kado Gin has a reflective surface only on the edges of the scales. There are also Diamond and Pearl Ginrin.
You will find that many Ginrin is a precursor to most koi fish such as Ginrin Kohaku, Ginrin Asagi, and Ginrin Taisho Sanke.
The sparkling scales should be even throughout the body from the shoulders to the tails. Ginrin should have at least 3 rows of shimmery scales to be considered one of this variety. There should be no missing scales for a beautiful Ginrin koi to win a show.
We have Ginrin koi available to buy if shown below the search field. If not, please contact us with what you are looking for and we will help find the right koi for you.

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Ginrin Showa – koi #w1214m009-w0723m056-w0313m031
Current bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:Sonny LeEstimated Value: $3,000.00Breeder(s): Miyatora Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 20.00 inch / 53 cmGinrin Kohaku – koi #w1214m012-w0723m038-w0305m027
Current bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:Sonny LeEstimated Value: $2,000.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 18.00 inch / 47 cmGinrin Showa – koi #x0210s012
Current bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:ninja99Estimated Value: $1,500.00Breeder(s): Shinoda Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 17.32 inch / 44 cmGinrin Goshiki – koi #x0210s050
Current bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:ninja99Estimated Value: $1,500.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 17.72 inch / 45 cmGinrin Shiro Utsuri – koi #x0207s015
Starting bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $1,500.00Breeder(s): Omosako Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 19.00 inch / 49 cmGinrin Chagoi – koi #x0210s040
Current bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:SinatEstimated Value: $1,000.00Breeder(s): Marusaka Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 20.00 inch / 52 cmGinrin Showa – koi #x0210s041
Current bid: $50.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:ninja99Estimated Value: $1,200.00Breeder(s): Shinoda Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 19.00 inch / 50 cmGinrin Shiro Utsuri – koi #x0207s009
Current bid: $50.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:ninja99Estimated Value: $1,200.00Breeder(s): Omosako Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 16.00 inch / 43 cmGinrin Hi Utsuri – koi #w1119s039
Current bid: $300.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:NelsonEstimated Value: $1,500.00Breeder(s): Maruhiro Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 17.13 inch / 43.5 cmGinrin Ogon – koi #w1125a015
Starting bid: $150.00Time left:Login / Register to BidGinrin Karashi – koi #x0211a036
Starting bid: $120.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $400.00Breeder(s): Maruhiro Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 12.60 inch / 32 cmGinrin Ochibashigure – koi #x0211a044
Starting bid: $80.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $300.00Breeder(s): Kanno Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 11.02 inch / 28 cmGinrin Showa – koi #x0210s004
Starting bid: $700.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $2,500.00Breeder(s): Shinoda Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 19.29 inch / 49 cmGinrin Showa – koi #x0210s042
Starting bid: $700.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $2,500.00Breeder(s): Shinoda Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2022Size: 19.29 inch / 49 cmGinrin Platinum – koi #x0210s006
Starting bid: $700.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $2,500.00Breeder(s): Sakazume Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 20.87 inch / 53 cmGinrin Shiro Muji – koi #x0210s048
Starting bid: $200.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $800.00Breeder(s): Maruhiro Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 15.35 inch / 39 cmCan't find the koi you're looking for? Click here to use our koi request form
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