Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) (USD $) In Thousands		Scenario After Application of ASU 2013-08 [Member]	Total
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – beginning of period(a) at Dec. 31, 2013	[1],[2]	$ 6,240,747
Subscriptions		1,361,917	1,361,917
Redemptions		(1,108,223)	(1,108,223)
Net investment loss		(31,579)	(31,579)	[3],[4]
Net realized loss from investment in silver bullion sold to pay expenses		(1,056)	(1,056)	[3]
Net realized loss from silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		(77,394)	(77,394)	[3]
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investment in silver bullion		(1,123,610)	(1,123,610)	[3]
Net income (loss)	[3]		(1,233,639)
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value			253,694
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) – end of period at Dec. 31, 2014	[2]	$ 5,260,802

[1] The Trust reclassified redeemable capital Shares as of December 31, 2013 into shareholders' equity as part of its transition to investment company accounting effective January 1, 2014. Please refer to Note 2B.

[2] Represents net asset value. Please refer to Note 2D.

[3] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust qualifies as an investment company for accounting purposes. Please refer to Note 2B.

[4] Net investment loss is applicable to investment companies. Please refer to Note 2B.