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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
INCREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:      
Cash proceeds received from transfer of silver $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Cash expenses paid 0 0 0
Increase in cash resulting from operations 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Value of silver received for creation of Shares 24,087 54,303 348,315
Value of silver distributed for redemption of Shares - at average cost 41,085 67,753 151,790
RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) / GAIN TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net (loss) / gain from operations (154,356) 3,936 77,476
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) / gain to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Decrease / (increase) in investment in silver 163,165 14,962 (195,206)
Decrease in silver receivable 0 0 6,100
(Decrease) / increase in silver payable 0 (8,392) 8,392
(Decrease) / increase in fees payable to Sponsor (52) 0 16
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:      
Creations 24,087 54,303 342,215
Redemptions (32,844) (64,809) (238,993)
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ITEM:      
Value of silver transferred to pay expenses $ 1,360 $ 1,708 $ 1,929