Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ / shares in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Investment in silver bullion, cost	$ 9,616,427,847	$ 10,025,562,224
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Shares issued (in shares)	477,000,000	506,550,000