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Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]          
Gold receivable at market value $ 6,453,000 [1]   $ 6,453,000 [1]   $ 0 [2]
Annualized rate of Sponsors Fee 0.39% [1]   0.39%    
Sponsor Fees 1,086,360 1,446,851 2,139,512 3,258,496  
Fees payable to Sponsor $ 354,717   $ 354,717   $ 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.
[2] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.