Java: What is the right way to convert String into a valid amount of money(BigDecimal)

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Hi, I have to convert an incoming String field into a BigDecimal field that would represent a valid amount of money, for example:

String amount = "1000";


BigDecimal valid_amount = convert(amount);

print(valid_amount.toString())//1000.00

What is the right API to use convert a String into a valid amount of money in Java (eg: apache commons library)?

Thanks in advance,

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