diff --git a/lib/ansible/__init__.py b/lib/ansible/__init__.py
index 27e79a41cad..200ecb79e36 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/__init__.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/__init__.py
@@ -14,5 +14,5 @@
 #
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with Ansible.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-__version__ = '1.9'
+__version__ = '2.0'
 __author__ = 'Michael DeHaan'