Fantasy writer leaving large island split making gift (5)

I believe the answer is:

token

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'gift' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for token that I've seen before include "Privately issued coin or voucher" , "Counter" , "Done for appearance's sake" , "Plastic coin substitute" , "Shopping voucher" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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