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Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Gold receivable at market value $ 0   $ 0
Annualized rate of Sponsors Fee 0.39% [1]    
Sponsor Fees 1,053,152 1,811,915  
Fees payable to Sponsor $ 366,450   $ 350,601
[1] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust has adopted the provisions of Topic 946, Investment Companies, and follows specialized accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.