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Statements of Financial Condition (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS    
Investment in gold (1) $ 1,376,845,277 [1] $ 971,070,331 [1]
Total assets 1,376,845,277 971,070,331
LIABILITIES    
Accounts payable to Sponsor 560,620 382,114
Total liabilities 560,620 382,114
REDEEMABLE SHARES    
Shares at redemption value to investors (2) 1,677,362,792 [2] 1,157,505,203 [2]
Shareholders’ deficit (301,078,135) (186,816,986)
Total liabilities, redeemable shares & shareholders’ deficit $ 1,376,845,277 $ 971,070,331
[1] The market value of investment in gold at December 31, 2011 was $1,677,923,412 and as at December 31, 2010 was $1,157,887,317.
[2] Authorized share capital is unlimited and no par value per Share. Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 were 10,750,000 and at December 31, 2010 were 8,250,000.