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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Investment In Gold) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
oz
Mar. 31, 2013
oz
Dec. 31, 2013
oz
Jan. 02, 2014
Bullion [Line Items]        
Opening balance (in Ounces) 865,587.1 1,160,268.7 1,160,268.7  
Creations (in Ounces) 0.0   14,786.5  
Redemptions (in Ounces) (9,832.2)   (305,365.7)  
Transfers of gold to pay expenses (in Ounces) (832.7)   (4,102.4)  
Closing balance (in Ounces) 854,922.2   865,587.1  
Investment in gold, fair value, opening balance $ 1,040,003 [1],[2] $ 1,561,925 $ 1,561,925 $ 1,040,003
Creations 0 7,929 [3] 22,226  
Redemptions (11,813)   (411,683)  
Transfers of gold to pay expenses (1,001)   (5,528)  
Realized loss on investment in gold 0   (126,937)  
Change in unrealized gain on investment in gold 77,157 [4]   0  
Investment in gold, fair value, closing balance $ 1,104,346 [1],[4]   $ 1,040,003 [1],[2] $ 1,040,003
Gold [Member]
        
Bullion [Line Items]        
Closing balance (in Ounces) 854,922.2   865,587.1  
[1] At March 31, 2014, the investment in gold is recorded at fair value. At December 31, 2013, the investment in gold was recorded at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to note 2.1 for a breakdown of cost and fair value of the investment in gold.
[2] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.
[3] In accordance with Topic 946, Investment Companies, the Trust meets the exemption criteria to exclude a statement of cash flows. Thus one has not been presented for the period ended March 31, 2014. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[4] 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.