Schedules of Investments (Unaudited) (Details) - Investments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015 oz	Dec. 31, 2014 oz		Mar. 31, 2014 oz	Dec. 31, 2013 oz
Investments [Abstract]
Gold bullion (in Ounces)	5,302,300	5,182,200		5,311,400	5,220,500
Gold bullion	$ 6,411,164	$ 6,254,868	[1]	$ 6,397,523	$ 6,272,422
Gold bullion	6,293,810	6,214,710
Less Liabilities	(1,328)	(1,323)	[1]
Net Assets	$ 6,292,482	$ 6,213,387	[1],[2]		$ 6,271,029	[2]

[1] Previously reported as "Balance Sheets." Please refer to Note 2A.

[2] Previously reported as "Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)." Please refer to Note 2A.