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Acquisitions (Details 2) $ in Thousands |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 17, 2015 USD ($) | May. 27, 2014 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Payments to Acquire Royalty Interests in Mining Properties |  | $ 2,200 |  |  |
Business Combination, Net Smelter Royalty |  | 1.25% |  |  |
Payments for Royalties |  | $ 1,800 | $ 39,235 | $ 48,395 | $ 57,034
Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Right to convert into Coeur common stock, conversion ratio | 0.2016 |  |  |  |
Cash | $ 8,530 |  |  |  |
Payments to acquire newly issued stock | $ 1,500 |  |  |  |
Equity interest acquired (as a percent) | 4.90% |  |  |  |

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