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Income Statements (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Revenue        
Proceeds from sales of silver bullion inventory to pay expenses   $ 10,976   $ 23,603
Cost of silver bullion inventory sold to pay expenses   (11,339)   (21,992)
Gain (loss) on sales of silver bullion inventory to pay expenses (147) (363) 108 1,611
Gain (loss) on silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares   (91,671) 15,304 1,619
Total gain (loss) on sales and distributions of silver bullion   (92,034)   3,230
Adjustment to silver bullion inventory(a)(b)   (2,121,444) [1]    [2] (2,121,444) [1],[2]
Total loss on silver bullion   (2,213,478)   (2,118,214)
Expenses        
Sponsor’s fees 8,072 9,585 16,244 22,095
Total expenses(b) 8,072 9,585 16,244 22,095
Net investment loss(c) (8,072) [3]   (16,244)  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)        
Net realized gain (loss) from investment in silver bullion sold to pay expenses (147) (363) 108 1,611
Net realized gain from silver bullion distributed for the redemptions of Shares 5,554 (91,671) 15,304 1,619
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in silver bullion 291,600   427,662  
Net realized and unrealized gain 297,007   443,074  
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 288,935 $ (2,223,063) $ 426,830 $ (2,140,309)
Net income (loss) per Share (in Dollars per share) $ 0.84 $ (6.53) $ 1.25 $ (6.20)
Weighted-average Shares outstanding (in Shares) 343,413,187 340,395,055 340,254,696 345,080,663
[1] Previously reported as "market value reserve."
[2] Previously reported as "market value reserve." Please refer to Note 2C for accounting policy.
[3] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust qualifies as an investment company for accounting purposes. Net investment loss is applicable to investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.