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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Common stock, shares authorized unlimited unlimited [1]
Investment in bullion at cost $ 165,003 $ 259,922
Common stock, shares issued 2,500,000 [2] 3,950,000 [1]
Common stock, shares outstanding 2,500,000 [2] 3,950,000 [1]
Net asset value per Share $ 63.64 [2] $ 65.91 [1],[2]
Gold [Member]
    
Investment in bullion at cost 88,770 139,729
Silver [Member]
    
Investment in bullion at cost 52,731 83,152
Platinum [Member]
    
Investment in bullion at cost 13,344 21,057
Palladium [Member]
    
Investment in bullion at cost $ 10,158 $ 15,984
[1] 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.
[2] 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.