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Schedule of Investments (Unaudited) (Details) - Investments (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
oz
Jun. 30, 2014
oz
Dec. 31, 2013
oz
Sep. 30, 2013
oz
Jun. 30, 2013
oz
Dec. 31, 2012
oz
Investments [Abstract]            
Silver bullion (in Ounces) 350,086,400 [1] 322,872,900 320,177,800 341,751,300 318,481,300 324,239,100
Silver bullion $ 6,823,645 [1] $ 6,310,696 $ 6,243,467      
Silver bullion $ 5,989,978 [1],[2] $ 6,738,358 $ 6,243,467      
Silver bullion 100.04% [1]          
[1] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust qualifies as an investment company for accounting purposes. Disclosure of a schedule of investments is required for investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.
[2] Presented at fair value at September 30, 2014 (cost: $6,823,645).