Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Investment in gold bullion	$ 6,214,710	[1],[2]	$ 6,272,422
Gold bullion inventory			6,329,194	[3]
Payable for capital Shares redeemed			(56,772)
TOTAL ASSETS	6,214,710		6,272,422
Current liabilities
Sponsor’s fees payable	1,323		1,393
Total liabilities	1,323		1,393
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)
Redeemable capital Shares (at redemption value)			6,271,029
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	6,213,387	[4]	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CAPITAL SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)	$ 6,214,710		$ 6,272,422
Shares issued and outstanding(d) (in Shares)	535,400,000	[5]	538,000,000	[5]
Net asset value per Share(e) (in Dollars per share)	$ 11.61	[6]	$ 11.66

[1] Presented at fair value at December 31, 2014 (cost: $6,254,868).

[2] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust qualifies as an investment company for accounting purposes. Disclosure of a schedule of investments is required for investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.

[3] Presented at the lower of cost or market value at December 31, 2013 (fair value: $6,272,422). Please refer to Note 2C for accounting policy.

[4] Represents net asset value. Please refer to Note 2D.

[5] No par value, unlimited amount authorized.

[6] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust qualifies as an investment company for accounting purposes. Disclosure of net asset value per Share is required for investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.