Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of gold bullion inventory to pay expenses	$ 4,067		$ 7,189
Expenses – Sponsor’s fees paid	(4,067)		(7,189)
Net income	463,322		144,994
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Proceeds from sales of investment in gold bullion sold to pay expenses	4,067		7,189
Net realized gain from investment in gold bullion sold to pay expenses	(234)		(1,370)		(1,573)
Cost of gold bullion inventory sold to pay expenses			5,819
Net realized gain from gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	(3,828)		(150,642)		(142,694)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in gold bullion	(463,444)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Sponsor’s fees payable	117		(171)
Net cash provided by operating activities	0		0
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:
Gold bullion contributed for subscription of Shares(a)	202,435	[1]	672,521	[1]
Gold bullion distributed for redemption of Shares(a)	(77,329)	[1]	(790,973)	[1]
Increase (decrease) in cash	0		0
Cash, beginning of period	0		0		0
Cash, end of period	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0

[1] Presented at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and at cost for the three months ended March 31, 2013.