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Related Parties - Sponsor, Trustee, Custodian and Marketing Agent Fees (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Amounts Payable to Related Parties
Accounts payable to related parties	$ 21,675	$ 21,500	[1]
Custodian [Member]
Amounts Payable to Related Parties
Accounts payable to related parties	3,850	3,816
Trustee [Member]
Amounts Payable to Related Parties
Accounts payable to related parties	169	164
Sponsor [Member]
Amounts Payable to Related Parties
Accounts payable to related parties	8,828	8,760
Marketing agent [Member]
Amounts Payable to Related Parties
Accounts payable to related parties	$ 8,828	$ 8,760
[1] Derived from audited statement of condition as of September 30, 2011.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due all related parties. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of such liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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