Income Statements (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue
Proceeds from sales of gold bullion inventory to pay expenses			$ 7,189
Cost of gold bullion inventory sold to pay expenses			(5,819)
Gain on sales of gold bullion inventory to pay expenses	234		1,370
Gain on gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	3,828		150,642
Total gain on sales and distributions of gold bullion			152,012
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees	4,184		7,018
Total expenses	4,184		7,018
Net investment loss(a)	(4,184)	[1]
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Net realized gain from investment in gold bullion sold to pay expenses	234		1,370
Net realized gain from gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	3,828
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in gold bullion	463,444
Net realized and unrealized gain	467,506
NET INCOME	$ 463,322		$ 144,994
Net income per Share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.85		$ 0.20
Weighted-average Shares outstanding (in Shares)	542,006,667		717,346,111

[1] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust qualifies as an investment company for accounting purposes. Net investment loss is applicable to investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.