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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 1,184,514 [1] 1,184,514
Redemptions (597,071) [1] 597,071
Net investment loss (24,443) [1] (24,443) [3]
Net realized gain from investment in silver bullion sold to pay expenses 364 [1] 364
Net realized gain from silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares 16,953 [1] 16,953
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in silver bullion (833,667) [1] (833,667)
Net loss    [1] (840,793)
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value    [1] 587,443
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – end of period at Sep. 30, 2014 [1] $ 5,987,397  
[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.
[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.