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Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Realized loss on silver	$ 144,644,320
Annualized rate of Sponsors Fee	0.45%
Annualized rate of Sponsors Fee after waiver	0.30%
Sponsor Fees	1,308,257	1,707,955	1,955,837
Sponsor fees waived	654,129	853,978	977,919
Fees payable to the Sponsor	$ 88,391	$ 140,323

- Definition

Amount for accounts payable to related parties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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