diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c005edac214ec..0f94447abbc1b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Julia. However, most users should use the most recent stable version
 of Julia. You can get this version by changing to the Julia directory
 and running:
 
-    git checkout v1.6.0
+    git checkout v1.6.1
 
 Now run `make` to build the `julia` executable.