X0306 4 2019-08-13 false 0000085535 ROYAL GOLD INC RGLD 0001424613 Hayes William M. 1660 WYNKOOP STREET SUITE 1000 DENVER CO 80202-1132 true false false false Common Stock 2019-08-13 4 S false 18369.00 125.00 D 6270.00 I by Trust Common Stock 2019-08-14 4 A false 1386.00 0.00 A 7656.00 I by Trust Award of restricted stock ("RS") granted under the Royal Gold, Inc.,. 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan as annual compensation to independent non-employee members of the board of directors. Each RS is equal to one share of Common Stock and is payable in stock only. The award will vest in two equal parts immediately upon grant and on 1st anniversary. Michelle Perry as Attorney-in-Fact for William M. Hayes 2019-08-14