diff --git a/storybook/custom-controls/currency.ts b/storybook/custom-controls/currency.ts
index 2c1d39e8f1f..f012121791a 100644
--- a/storybook/custom-controls/currency.ts
+++ b/storybook/custom-controls/currency.ts
@@ -37,4 +37,5 @@ export const currencyControl = {
 	control: 'select',
 	options: currencies,
 	mapping: Object.keys( currencies ),
+	defaultValue: currencies.USD,
 };