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Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
REVENUES        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expense $ 65,073 $ 53,427 $ 135,451 $ 109,500
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses (43,182) (36,035) (87,846) (73,323)
Gain on gold sold to pay expenses 21,891 17,392 47,605 36,177
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares 308,162 1,676,026 1,136,368 2,836,504
Total Gain on gold 330,053 1,693,418 1,183,973 2,872,681
EXPENSES        
Custody fees 11,256 8,881 22,500 18,227
Trustee fees 497 493 1,000 997
Sponsor fees 25,813 20,321 51,547 41,779
Marketing agent fees 25,813 20,321 51,547 41,779
Other expenses 5,454 4,172 10,862 8,644
Total expenses 68,833 54,188 137,456 111,426
Net Gain from Operations $ 261,220 $ 1,639,230 $ 1,046,517 $ 2,761,255
Net Gain per Share $ 0.62 $ 4.04 $ 2.49 $ 6.64
Weighted average number of Shares (000's) 422,024 406,074 419,517 415,846