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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Gold Receivable And Payable) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Gold receivable

$ 0

$ 0

Gold payable

$ 0

^[1]

$ 5,907

^[2]

[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.
[2]	Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.

X

- Definition

Amount of bullion payable at market value as of the reporting date.

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X

- Definition

Amount of bullion receivable at market value as of the reporting date.

+ References

No definition available.

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