The Merrill Lynch 1/2 oz Gold Bar Poured is a vintage gold bar produced by the prominent financial firm Merrill Lynch. These bars are considered collectibles due to their association with the famed investment bank and their unique poured manufacturing process. Poured gold bars are made by pouring molten gold into molds, which gives each bar a distinctive, rugged appearance that is slightly different from every other bar. Collectors and investors seek out these types of bars for their purity, historical significance, and the intrinsic value of the gold.