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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
INCREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:    
Cash proceeds received from transfer of gold $ 0 [1]  
Cash expenses paid 0 [1]  
Increase in cash resulting from operations 0 [1]  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 [1] 0 [1]
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 [1]  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Value of gold received for creation of Shares 7,929 [1] 22,226
Value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares - at cost 13,286 [1]  
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Change in net assets from operations 1,638 [1],[2]  
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:    
(Increase) / decrease in investment in gold 6,848 [1]  
(Decrease) / increase in gold payable (21) [1]  
Increase in fees payable to Sponsor 0 [1]  
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:    
Creations 7,929 [1]  
Redemptions (16,394) [1]  
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 [1]  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:    
Value of gold transferred to pay expenses $ 1,833 [1]  
[1] 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.
[2] Amounts are those previously reported under non investment company accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.