diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5b2dacf..27826df 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ Another way to install **phpca** is via composer.
 
 1. Install composer:
   ```sh
-  $ curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
+  curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
   ```
 
 2. Install phpcf in global composer dir: