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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Unrealized Gains Or Losses On The Trust's Bullion Holdings) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Jan. 01, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Bullion [Line Items]      
Investment in bullion at cost $ 165,003   $ 259,922
Unrealized gain on investment in Bullion (5,828)   554
Investment in Bullion - fair value 159,175 [1],[2]   260,476
Gold [Member]
      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Investment in bullion at cost 88,770   139,729
Unrealized gain on investment in Bullion 373   0
Investment in Bullion - fair value 89,143 [1],[2] 139,729 139,729
Silver [Member]
      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Investment in bullion at cost 52,731   83,152
Unrealized gain on investment in Bullion (6,759)   0
Investment in Bullion - fair value 45,972 [1],[2] 83,152 83,152
Platinum [Member]
      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Investment in bullion at cost 13,344   21,057
Unrealized gain on investment in Bullion (642)   0
Investment in Bullion - fair value 12,702 [1],[2] 21,057 21,057
Palladium [Member]
      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Investment in bullion at cost 10,158   15,984
Unrealized gain on investment in Bullion 1,200   554
Investment in Bullion - fair value $ 11,358 [1],[2] $ 16,538 $ 16,538
[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] At September 30, 2014, Bullion is recorded at fair value. At December 31, 2013, Bullion was recorded at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to Note 2.1 for a breakdown of average cost and fair value per metal.