Minerva statue at the Swiss National Bank

This image features the statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, located at the Swiss National Bank (SNB) building in Zurich, Switzerland. The statue is a prominent architectural feature of the building, which was designed by Otto Honegger and built between 1919 and 1922.

Minerva is depicted holding a tablet and accompanied by an owl, symbols of knowledge and foresight, which align with the bank's mission. The Swiss National Bank serves as the central bank of Switzerland, responsible for the country's monetary policy and the issuance of Swiss franc banknotes. It is an independent institution governed by special law and is not a commercial product or brand in the traditional consumer sense.