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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
May 07, 2012
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name GOLDEN EAGLE INTERNATIONAL INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000869531  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No  
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,625,044
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012