| Cover | Aug. 22, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 22, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 811-21650 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001230869 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-6000252 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | D0 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Portland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | ME |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 04101 |
| City Area Code | (207) 347-2000 |
| Local Phone Number | 347-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, par value $1.00 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ASA |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
