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Condensed Statements of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
REVENUES        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses $ 32,991 $ 57,281 $ 101,842 $ 198,491
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses (31,419) (47,545) (97,046) (149,113)
Gain on gold sold to pay expenses 1,572 9,736 4,796 49,378
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of shares 98,995 1,837,987 325,475 4,424,543
Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold 0 (840,230) 0 (840,230)
Total gain on gold 100,567 1,007,493 330,271 3,633,691
EXPENSES        
Custody fees 5,558 8,072 17,113 31,164
Trustee fees 499 499 1,496 1,496
Sponsor fees 12,230 18,158 37,791 71,252
Marketing agent fees 12,230 18,158 37,791 71,252
Other expenses 2,097 3,533 6,585 14,838
Total expenses 32,614 48,420 100,776 190,002
Net gain from operations $ 67,953 $ 959,073 $ 229,495 $ 3,443,689
Net gain per share $ 0.26 $ 2.72 $ 0.84 $ 8.42
Weighted average number of shares 263,349 352,742 271,952 409,090