Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ / shares in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investment in gold bullion, cost	$ 22,113,171,288	$ 22,205,551,004
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Shares, issued (in shares)	753,350,000	760,700,000