Schedules of Investments (Unaudited) (Details) - Investments $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) oz	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) oz	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) oz		Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($) oz	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($) oz	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($) oz
Investments [Abstract]
Gold bullion (in Ounces) | oz	5,165,100	5,394,600	5,182,200		5,222,300	5,297,300	5,220,500
Gold bullion	$ 6,238,712	$ 6,521,548	$ 6,254,868	[1]	$ 6,304,081	$ 6,387,552	$ 6,272,422
Gold bullion	5,753,973		6,214,710
Less Liabilities	(1,191)		(1,323)	[1]
Net Assets	$ 5,752,782		$ 6,213,387	[1],[2]			$ 6,271,029	[2]

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

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