Radio frequency identification tags for use on metal or other conductive objects

A radio frequency identification ("RFID") tags that are useful on metal or other conductive surface and to methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the radio frequency identification tag includes: a substrate including a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface; a radio frequency identification antenna attached to the first major surface of the substrate; an integrated circuit attached to the antenna; and a first composite layer.