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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Gold Receivable And Payable) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Gold receivable $ 0sgol_BullionReceivableAtMarketValue $ 0sgol_BullionReceivableAtMarketValue
Gold payable $ 23,493sgol_BullionPayableAtMarketValue [1] $ 5,907sgol_BullionPayableAtMarketValue [2]
[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. The amounts are those previously reported under non-investment company accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.