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Statements of Changes in Net Assets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Statements of Changes in Net Assets [Abstract]      
Opening balance (in Shares) 8,300,000 7,350,000 7,800,000
Creations (in Shares) 550,000 1,650,000 250,000
Redemptions (in Shares) (500,000) (700,000) (700,000)
Closing balance (in Shares) 8,350,000 8,300,000 7,350,000
Opening balance $ 934,952 $ 761,731 $ 916,197
Net investment loss (3,997) (3,924) (3,445)
Realized gain / (loss) on investment in gold 2,147 (5,714) (3,504)
Change in unrealized gain / (loss) on investment in gold 108,712 59,660 (101,529)
Change in unrealized gain / (loss) on unsettled creations or redemptions   44 (175)
Creations 67,119 202,685 30,185
Redemptions (60,954) (79,530) (75,998)
Closing balance $ 1,047,979 $ 934,952 $ 761,731