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Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
INCREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:    
Cash proceeds received from transfer of platinum   $ 0
Cash expenses paid   0
Increase in cash resulting from operations   0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year $ 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year   0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Value of platinum received for creation of Shares 47,428 218,288
Value of platinum distributed for redemption of Shares - at cost   149,314
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Change in net assets from operations [1] $ (83,011) (56,019)
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Increase in investment in platinum   (12,714)
Decrease in platinum receivable   7,480
Increase in platinum payable   13,259
Decrease in fees payable to Sponsor   (15)
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:    
Creations   210,808
Redemptions   (162,799)
Net cash provided by operating activities   0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:    
Value of platinum transferred to pay expenses   $ 4,989
[1] Represents audited amounts prior to the adoption of provisions for an investment company for accounting purposes. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.