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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Opening balance at December 31, 2013 (in Shares) 8,750,000  
Creations (in Shares) 0 150,000
Redemptions (in Shares) (50,000) (3,150,000)
Closing balance at March 31, 2014 (in Shares) 8,700,000 8,750,000
Opening balance at December 31, 2013 $ 1,033,745 [1],[2],[3]  
Net investment loss (1,053) [1]  
Realized gain on investment in gold 282 [1]  
Change in unrealized gain on investment in gold 77,157 [1] 0
Creations 0 [1] 22,226
Redemptions (6,152) [1] (418,671)
Closing balance at March 31, 2014 1,103,979 [1],[2] 1,033,745 [1],[2],[3]
Adjustments for Change to Fair Value [Member]
    
Closing balance at March 31, 2014 $ 0 [1]  
[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] Authorized share capital is unlimited with no par value per Share. Shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 were 8,700,000 and at December 31, 2013 were 8,750,000. Net asset value per Share at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $126.89 and $118.14, respectively.
[3] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.