diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index a9add0d..259f519 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ pipeline {
       steps {
         // runs the automatic semver tool which will version, & tag,
         runAutoSemver()
-        VERSION = "${getVersion('-d')}"
+        VERSION = $(getVersion('-d'))
       }
     }
     stage('Build') {