# formatCurrency()

Returns a currency number based on the default currency format.

## Signature

`formatCurrency (number number)`

## Parameters

***number*:** Type: `number`. The currency number to format.

## Returns

**Type: `number`** The formatted currency.

## Sample Code

```javascript
var curr = 123.45;
// Returns $123.45
$A.localizationService.formatCurrency(curr);
```