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Document and Entity Information
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6 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2013
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CURRENCYSHARES SWISS FRANC TRUST |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001353615 |
| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2013 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-31 |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 0 |