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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
INCREASE 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 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 0 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Value of gold received for creation of Shares 6,521 58,856 22,225 167,360 268,941
Value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares - at average cost 46,470 26,016 298,958 58,473 78,214
RECONCILIATION OF NET GAIN / (LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net gain / (loss) from operations 130,035 4,428 (16,202) 10,212  
Adjustments to reconcile net gain / (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:          
(Increase) / decrease in investment in gold (91,423) (31,415) 301,595 (104,688)  
Increase in gold receivable   (17,549)   (17,549)  
Increase / (decrease) in fees payable to Sponsor 21 65 (224) 69  
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:          
Creations 6,521 76,405 22,225 184,910  
Redemptions (45,154) (31,934) (307,394) (72,954)  
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 0 0 0  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:          
Value of gold transferred to pay expenses $ 1,280 $ 1,737 $ 4,783 $ 5,234