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Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Kinross Shares Sold (Details) (USD $)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Shares sold 180 125
Proceeds $ 1,591 $ 1,964
Gain on sale $ 1,464 $ 1,870