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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Expenses    
Sponsor's fees $ 19,286,631 $ 7,676,949
Total expenses 19,286,631 7,676,949
Net investment loss (19,286,631) (7,676,949)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)    
Silver bullion sold to pay expenses 5,209,327 74,640
Silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares 888,549,245 (9,645,349)
Net realized gain (loss) 893,758,572 (9,570,709)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation (2,459,779,533) (1,423,211,664)
Net realized and unrealized loss (1,566,020,961) (1,432,782,373)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations $ (1,585,307,592) $ (1,440,459,322)
Net decrease in net assets per Share (in dollars per share) [1] $ (2.47) $ (3.69)
[1] Net decrease in net assets per Share based on average shares outstanding during the period.