Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of gold		$ 11,981	$ 8,354
Expenses - Sponsor's fees paid		(11,981)	(8,354)
Net cash provided by operating activities
Increase (decrease) in cash
Cash, beginning of period
Cash, end of period
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	116,722	241,212	34,305	32,297
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	(120,642)	(250,316)	(39,711)
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	3,372	8,197	5,595
Increase (decrease) in Sponsor's fees payable		907	(189)
Net cash provided by operating activities
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:
Carrying value of gold received for creation of Shares (Note 2B)		3,139,985	947,410
Carrying value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares, at average cost (Note 2B)		$ (569,456)	$ (88,442)