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Document and Entity Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 40-F
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2020
Entity Registrant Name Sprott Physical Silver Trust
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 251,134,722
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Entity Central Index Key 0001494728
Amendment Flag false