Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of gold	$ 7,189	$ 5,851
Expenses - Sponsor's fees paid	(7,189)	(5,851)
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	144,994	16,992	136,332
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	(150,642)	(21,348)
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	5,819	4,215
Increase (decrease) in Sponsor's fees payable	(171)	141
Net cash provided by operating activities
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:
Carrying value of gold received for creation of Shares	672,521	630,526
Carrying value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares, at average cost	$ (790,973)	$ (61,018)