So after a few games...

[MaineQat]

Tokens are tokens, not items.  They only become items when they get it back to their camp and can dig through it.

The model is already severely hindered in movement and combat ability when carrying the token.  The 1-item limitation is not a carrying capacity limitation, but is there for game balance and bookkeeping purposes.

[Denizen Kane]

Wow! I was thinking...Holy Cow! So those Boots of Speed don't really help my guy get tot he treasure! Now I see that tokens are just tokens and not considered treasure until AFTER the game. I like that idea because otherwise some of the magic items are real junk. It is only an "item" after you roll to see what it is.