Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) (USD $) In Thousands		Scenario, After Application of ASU 2013-08 [Member]		Total
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – beginning of period(a) at Dec. 31, 2013		$ 6,271,029	[1],[2]	$ 0
Subscriptions		590,757		590,757
Redemptions		(605,982)		(605,982)
Net investment loss		(16,628)		(16,628)	[3],[4]
Net realized gain from investment in gold bullion sold to pay expenses		699		699	[3]
Net realized gain from gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		13,670		13,670	[3]
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in gold bullion		(40,158)		(40,158)	[3]
Net income (loss)	[3]			(42,417)
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value				(15,225)
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – end of period at Dec. 31, 2014	[2]	$ 6,213,387		$ 6,213,387

[1] The Trust reclassified redeemable capital Shares as of December 31, 2013 into shareholders' equity as part of its transition to investment company accounting effective January 1, 2014. Please refer to Note 2B.

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

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

[4] Net investment loss is applicable to investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.