Just like November 5 saw a run on post-election editions of the Washington Post and New York Times, Metro says it is doing brisk business with their commemorative Barack Obama inauguration SmarTrip card.

According to WTOP, 20,000 of the cards have been sold online since they were rolled out in late December, while long lines have formed at sales centers. Another 40,000 cards should be available before the inauguration. They each cost $10 with no fare added or $20 with $10 preloaded on the card, $5 more than a regular SmarTrip. Each card features an image of a smiling Obama, with gold borders and lettering.

Predictably, the cards have appeared on eBay for much more than they’re actually worth. (You can get 10 of them for $199! With no fare included! What a deal!).

The popularity of the card should be a hint to Metro — collectible and commemorative SmarTrip and fare cards are gold. Just like the 50 State Quarters Program generated almost $3 billion in revenue for the U.S. Mint, limited SmarTrip cards emblazoned with the faces of historical figures or commemorating important events are a potential source of revenue.

What kind of special SmarTrip would make you shell out an extra $5?