Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
REVENUES
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expense	$ 70,378	$ 56,073
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	(44,664)	(37,288)
Gain on gold sold to pay expenses	25,714	18,785
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	828,206	1,160,478
Total Gain on gold	853,920	1,179,263
EXPENSES
Custody fees	11,244	9,346
Trustee fees	503	504
Sponsor fees	25,734	21,458
Marketing agent fees	25,734	21,458
Other expenses	5,408	4,472
Total expenses	68,623	57,238
Net gain from operations	$ 785,297	$ 1,122,025
Net gain per share	$ 1.88	$ 2.64
Weighted average number of shares (000's)	417,038	425,404