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Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets    
Gold bullion inventory (fair value of $7,576,618 and $11,647,783, respectively) $ 7,706,868 $ 9,315,055
Market value reserve (Note 2B) (111,955) 0
Payable for capital Shares redeemed (18,295) 0
TOTAL ASSETS 7,576,618 9,315,055
Current liabilities    
Sponsor’s fees payable 1,589 2,485
Total liabilities 1,589 2,485
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)      
Redeemable capital Shares, no par value, unlimited amount authorized (at redemption value) – 588,250,000 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and 719,550,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012 7,575,029 11,645,298
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) 0 (2,332,728)
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CAPITAL SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 7,576,618 $ 9,315,055