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Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of gold held by sub-custodians		0.00%		0.00%
Gold receivable		$ 0		$ 0		$ 15,636,662
Gold payable		3,578,996		$ 3,578,996		0
Minimum block of shares issued redeemed against gold				100,000
Reserve for uncertain tax positions		$ 0		$ 0		0
Expense ratio	[1]	0.17%	0.17%	0.17%	0.17%
Maximum sponsor fee for legal expenses				$ 100,000
Sponsor's Fee		$ 1,150,959	$ 1,029,225	3,375,197	$ 3,248,407
Fees payable to Sponsor		361,603		361,603		$ 346,303
All other expenses		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1] Annualized for periods less than one year.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Fees paid to advisors who provide certain management support and administrative oversight services including the organization and sale of stock, investment funds, limited partnerships and mutual funds.

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