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Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands
Scenario After Application of ASU 2013-08 [Member]
Total
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – beginning of period(a) at Dec. 31, 2013 [1],[2] $ 6,240,747  
Subscriptions [1] 602,557  
Redemptions [1] (534,455)  
Net investment loss (16,244) [1] (16,244)
Net realized gain from investment in silver bullion sold to pay expenses 108 [1] 108
Net realized gain from silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares 15,304 [1] 15,304
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in silver bullion 427,662 [1] 427,662
Net loss    [1] 426,830
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value [1]     
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – end of period at Jun. 30, 2014 [1] $ 6,735,679  
[1] The Trust reclassified redeemable capital Shares as of December 31, 2013 into shareholders' equity as part of its transition to investment company accounting effective January 1, 2014. Please refer to Note 2B.
[2] Represents net asset value. Please refer to Note 2D.