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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
INCREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:      
Cash proceeds received from transfer of gold $ 0 [1] $ 0 [1]  
Cash expenses paid 0 [1] 0 [1]  
Increase in cash resulting from operations 0 [1] 0 [1]  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 [1] 0 [1] 0 [1]
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 [1] 0 [1]  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Value of gold received for creation of Shares 6,521 [1] 22,225 [1] 22,226
Value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares - at cost 46,470 [1] 298,958 [1]  
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Change in net assets from operations 130,035 [1],[2] (16,202) [1],[2]  
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:      
(Increase) / decrease in investment in gold (91,423) [1] 301,595 [1]  
Increase / (decrease) in fees payable to Sponsor 21 [1] (224) [1]  
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:      
Creations 6,521 [1] 22,225 [1]  
Redemptions (45,154) [1] (307,394) [1]  
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 [1] 0 [1]  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:      
Value of gold transferred to pay expenses $ 1,280 [1] $ 4,783 [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 three and nine months ended September 30, 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.