Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ / shares in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investment in gold bullion, cost	$ 20,091,705,096	$ 22,205,551,004
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Shares, issued (in shares)	677,050,000	760,700,000