Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Investment in gold bullion(b)	$ 6,293,810	[1]	$ 6,214,710	[1],[2]
Total Assets	6,293,810		6,214,710	[2]
Liabilities
Sponsor’s fees payable	1,328		1,323	[2]
Total Liabilities	1,328		1,323	[2]
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)				[2]
Net Assets	$ 6,292,482		$ 6,213,387	[2],[3]
Shares issued and outstanding(c) (in Shares)	548,150,000	[4]	535,400,000	[2],[4]
Net asset value per Share (Note 2D) (in Dollars per share)	$ 11.48		$ 11.61	[2]

[1] Cost of investment in gold bullion: $6,411,164 and $6,254,868, respectively.

[2] Previously reported as "Balance Sheets." Please refer to Note 2A.

[3] Previously reported as "Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)." Please refer to Note 2A.

[4] No par value, unlimited amount authorized.