Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	[2]
Assets
Investment in silver bullion(b)	[1]	$ 4,666,459	$ 5,263,140
Total Assets		4,666,459	5,263,140
Liabilities
Sponsor’s fees payable		1,949	2,338
Total Liabilities		$ 1,949	$ 2,338
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)
Net Assets		$ 4,664,510	$ 5,260,802	[3]
Shares issued and outstanding(c) (in Shares)	[4]	333,750,000	344,000,000
Net asset value per Share (Note 2D) (in Dollars per share)		$ 13.98	$ 15.29

[1] Cost of investment in silver bullion: $6,064,647 and $6,386,750, respectively.

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

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

[4] No par value, unlimited amount authorized.