The improved button is of the type having: a metal backer, the backer carrying one of a safety pin and a magnetic clasp; and an overlay disposed upon and in gripping relation to the backer. The improvement includes: a chip disposed between the overlay and the backer, the chip being selected from the group consisting of Near Field Communication tag and RFID chip; and a layer of blocker disposed between the chip and the backer, the layer being adapted to permit operation of the chip.