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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Expenses    
Sponsor's fees $ 7,676,949 $ 5,951,914
Total expenses 7,676,949 5,951,914
Net investment loss (7,676,949) (5,951,914)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)    
Silver bullion sold to pay expenses 74,640 (785,783)
Silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares (9,645,349) (42,268,535)
Net realized loss (9,570,709) (43,054,318)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation (1,423,211,664) (69,197,383)
Net realized and unrealized loss (1,432,782,373) (112,251,701)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $ (1,440,459,322) $ (118,203,615)
Net decrease in net assets per Share (in dollars per share) [1] $ (3.69) $ (0.36)
[1] Net decrease in net assets per Share based on average shares outstanding during the period.