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Statements of Financial Condition (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS    
Investment in gold $ 1,561,925,000 [1] $ 1,376,845,000 [1]
Total assets 1,561,925,000 1,376,845,000
LIABILITIES    
Fees payable to the Sponsor 630,835 560,620
Total liabilities 631,000 560,000
REDEEMABLE SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT    
Shares at redemption value to investors 1,930,056,000 [2] 1,677,363,000 [2]
Shareholders’ deficit (368,762,000) (301,078,000)
Total liabilities, redeemable Shares & shareholders’ deficit $ 1,561,925,000 $ 1,376,845,000
[1] The investment in gold is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to note 2.1 for a breakdown of cost and market value of the investment in gold.
[2] Authorized share capital is unlimited and no par value per Share. Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 were 11,750,000 and at December 31, 2011 were 10,750,000.