Strategic Investments (Details 1) (Cash Converters International Limited [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Converters International Limited [Member]
Summary of financial information for Cash Converters International Limited
Current assets	$ 169,739	$ 128,289
Non-current assets	141,258	121,835
Total assets	310,997	250,124
Current liabilities	38,735	33,290
Non-current liabilities	31,591	37,797
Shareholders' equity	240,671	179,037
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	310,997	250,124
Gross revenues	140,123	115,256
Gross profit	95,149	76,405
Profit for the year (net income)	$ 19,143	$ 13,668