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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:        
Cash proceeds received from transfer of gold $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Cash expenses paid 0 0 0 0
Increase in cash resulting from operations 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Value of gold received for creation of Shares 30,215,575 180,376,944 154,351,243 202,440,582
Value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares - at average cost 0 5,540,005 11,762,856 5,540,005
RECONCILIATION OF NET GAIN / (LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net (loss) / gain from operations (1,067,389) 151,625 (619,504) (166,091)
Adjustments to reconcile net gain / (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
(Increase) in gold assets (29,163,375) (174,471,730) (140,589,984) (196,337,160)
(Increase) in gold receivable 0 (24,801,813) 0 (24,801,813)
Increase in amounts payable to Sponsor 15,187 56,731 55,988 176,289
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:        
Creations 30,215,577 205,178,807 154,351,245 227,242,395
Redemptions 0 (6,113,620) (13,197,745) (6,113,620)
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:        
Value of gold transferred to pay expenses $ 1,296,347 $ 388,451 $ 2,397,168 $ 592,318