diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e80fe03..6e9f4cb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Help support Gdspy development by [donating via PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/c
 
 ## History of changes
 
-### Version 1.6.8 (Unreleased)
+### Version 1.6.8 (Aug 2, 2021)
 * Fix in `boolean` for complex geometries that freeze the operation.
 
 ### Version 1.6.7 (Jul 14, 2021)
diff --git a/gdspy/__init__.py b/gdspy/__init__.py
index c0cea0b..5abb652 100644
--- a/gdspy/__init__.py
+++ b/gdspy/__init__.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 - http://www.buchanan1.net/stream_description.html
 """
 
-__version__ = "1.6.7"
+__version__ = "1.6.8"
 
 import warnings