They can represent payment or emotion (6)

I believe the answer is:

tokens

(Other definitions for tokens that I've seen before include "Symbols as of esteem - or vouchers" , "Signs or symbols of something" , "They can represent payment or feelings" , "They serve as representations of payments or feelings" , "Keepsakes or vouchers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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