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Statements of Condition (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Market value of Investment in Gold	$ 38,792,631	$ 76,019,208
Common stock, par value	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, share authorized	Unlimited	Unlimited
Common stock, shares issued	301,600,000	437,900,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	301,600,000	437,900,000

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