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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Investment In Gold) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
oz
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
oz
Jun. 30, 2013
oz
Dec. 31, 2013
oz
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)     (24,559.6)   (305,365.7)
Transfers of gold to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (1,672.4)   (4,102.4)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 839,355.1   839,355.1   865,587.1
Investment in gold, fair value, opening balance     $ 1,040,003 [1],[2] $ 1,561,925 $ 1,561,925
Creations   7,776 [3] 0 15,705 [3] 22,226
Redemptions     (30,791)   (412,764)
Realized gain on gold transferred for redemptions 1,036 [4] 6,644 [5] 1,282 [4] 9,752 [5] 1,081
Transfers of gold to pay expenses     (2,135)   (5,992)
Realized gain on gold transferred to pay expenses 89 [4] 171 [5] 126 [4] 513 [5] 464
Realized loss on investment in gold     0   (126,937)
Unrealized gain on investment in gold 18,110 [4] (153,244) [5] 95,267 [4] (153,244) [5] 0
Investment in gold, fair value, closing balance $ 1,103,752 [1],[4]   $ 1,103,752 [1],[4]   $ 1,040,003 [1],[2]
Gold [Member]
          
Bullion [Line Items]          
Closing balance (in Ounces) 839,355.1   839,355.1   865,587.1
[1] At June 30, 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 June 30, 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.
[5] Amounts are those previously reported under non investment company accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.