Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Proceeds from sales of investment in gold bullion sold to pay expenses	$ 3,987	$ 4,067
Expenses – Sponsor’s fees paid	(3,987)	(4,067)
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	412,281	202,435
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	(251,695)	(77,329)
Increase (decrease) in cash	0	0
Cash, beginning of period	0	0		0
Cash, end of period	0	0		0
Reconciliation of Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	(81,491)	463,322	[1]	(42,417)	[2]
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net realized (gain) loss	303	(4,062)	[1]	(14,369)	[2]
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	77,196	(463,444)	[1]	40,158	[2]
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Sponsor’s fees payable	$ 5	$ 117

[1] Previously reported as "Income Statements." Please refer to Note 2A.

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