diff --git a/gitk b/gitk
index b861f8d0e..684e6141e 100755
--- a/gitk
+++ b/gitk
@@ -1281,7 +1281,7 @@ proc about {} {
     message $w.m -text [mc "
 Gitk - a commit viewer for git
 
-Copyright © 2005-2006 Paul Mackerras
+Copyright © 2005-2006 Paul Mackerras
 
 Use and redistribute under the terms of the GNU General Public License"] \
 	    -justify center -aspect 400 -border 2 -bg white -relief groove