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Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
ASSETS    
Silver bullion inventory (fair value of $10,755,319 and $5,185,449, respectively) $ 5,632,180 $ 4,210,142
Receivable for capital Shares sold 17,958  
TOTAL ASSETS 5,650,138 4,210,142
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CAPITAL SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)    
Sponsor's fees payable 4,325 2,295
Total liabilities 4,325 2,295
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)      
Redeemable capital Shares, no par value, unlimited amount authorized (at redemption value) - 359,200,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 310,700,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 10,750,994 5,183,154
Shareholders' equity (deficit) (5,105,181) (975,307)
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CAPITAL SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 5,650,138 $ 4,210,142